Investigation Ongoing After Family of Four Found Deceased in Telangana
Family of Four Found Dead by Hanging in Secunderabad
In a tragic incident, a family of four was found dead by hanging in their residence in Habsiguda, under the Osmania Police Station limits in Secunderabad, Telangana. The deceased have been identified as Chandrashekhar Reddy, a private employee, his wife Kavitha, and their children, Shritha Reddy (9th class) and Vishwan Reddy (5th class).
Police Investigation Underway
According to the police, the bodies were discovered by hanging and a case has been registered as the authorities investigate the matter further. The community is in shock and mourning the loss of the family.
Death Penalty in Honour Killing Case
In a separate but related incident, the Nalgonda court in Telangana recently awarded the death penalty to an accused in connection with an honour killing case from 2018. Subhash Sharma, the second accused in the case, was sentenced to death for the murder of Pranay, a member of the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
Details of the Case
The police revealed that the first accused, the father of Pranay’s wife, had hired Subhash to carry out the murder. The first accused had died by suicide earlier, leaving Subhash as the main perpetrator of the crime. The Nalgonda Superintendent of Police, Sharat Chandra Pawar, shared that the chargesheet was filed in 2019, and the case was registered in 2018 under sections of the Prevention of Atrocities (PoA) Act, among others.
Justice Served
Accused numbers three to eight in the case have been sentenced to life imprisonment for their roles in the crime. The court’s judgment brought some closure to the case, with Subhash receiving the death penalty for his actions. The police confirmed that the incident was recorded on video and detailed the involvement of each accused in the crime.
Moving Forward
As the investigations continue and justice is served in these cases, the community is left grappling with the senseless loss of lives. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigations to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions. Honor killings and tragic incidents like these serve as a reminder of the importance of addressing social issues and working towards a safer and more just society for all.