Published Aug 31, 2026 | 11:31 AM ⚊ Updated Aug 31, 2026 | 11:31 AM
Md Sanaullah, 34, a native of Bihar, has been arrested in connection with the case.
Synopsis: A 21-year-old nurse was found dead with severe injuries in her room at the residential quarters of Prime Care Hospital in Thukkuguda, Telangana. Her family has alleged that she was raped and murdered. Police registered a murder case based on a complaint filed by the nurse’s aunt. Md Sanaullah, 34, a native of Bihar, has been arrested in connection with the case.
A 21-year-old nurse was found dead with severe injuries in her room at the residential quarters of Prime Care Hospital in Thukkuguda, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana, on Saturday, 29 August. Her family has alleged that she was raped and murdered.
Md Sanaullah, 34, a native of Bihar, has been arrested in connection with the case, according to reports. He reportedly entered the nurse’s room through the ventilator.
The case has triggered protests, with local BJP leaders joining the family outside the mortuary at Osmania Hospital in protest on Sunday. They demanded strict action against the accused.
Speaking to the media, the victim’s aunt said, “Our girl never got into any fights. She always minds her business. Whatever happened must have happened here only. She had severe injuries on her face and body. She was almost unrecognisable.”
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The nurse, a native of Bhadradri Kothagudem district and a member of the ST Koya community, had been working at the hospital for about seven months. She shared a room with a colleague from her home district in quarters provided by the hospital.
The murder came to light on Saturday afternoon after her roommate became alarmed when she did not report for duty and did not answer calls. After repeated knocking received no response, the room was opened. The nurse was found in a pool of blood with injuries to her face.
Her roommate informed her aunt, who lives in Hyderabad and was her local guardian. The nurse’s mother is a daily-wage worker living in their native village.
Based on the complaint filed by the aunt, Pahadishareef police registered a case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which deals with murder.
(With inputs from Sreshta Ladegaam)
