A 24-year-old post-graduate medical student, who sustained critical head injuries after being run over by a car being driven by two inebriated youth at a mall in Andhra Pradesh’s Rajamahendravaram city on August 3, succumbed at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Sunday evening, officials said.
What Happened
The SP said the CCTV footage confirmed the sequence of events and established that the accused fled after committing a hit-and-run. The procedure will be conducted after the arrival of her father, M Venkatesh, and Rajamahendravaram police officers. The minister stated that the police are taking stringent legal action to ensure justice for the family. Following an altercation with the security staff, they fled the scene in their car. “Both accused have been arrested and remanded.
Briefing reporters on the case earlier in the day, East Godavari district superintendent of police Narasimha Kishore said that on the night of August 3, two engineering students, identified as Suravarapu Dushyant from Namavaram and Andrew William Joseph from Lalacheruvu, had attempted to enter the mall in an inebriated condition but were denied entry by security personnel. He said the police invoked serious charges, including under Section 110 (attempt to culpable homicide), and stated that additional stringent sections may be added depending on further investigation.
An official familiar with the matter said her mortal remains, currently kept at KIMS, would be shifted to Gandhi Hospital for postmortem examination. State home minister V Anitha said she had been closely monitoring the case, holding regular telephonic discussions with the district police authorities. She said she had also spoken with Priyanka’s father to offer condolences and assured him of government support. Evidence has been gathered confirming that they were driving under the influence of alcohol,” Kishore said.
A petition will be filed in the court on Monday, seeking police custody of the accused.
People Involved
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep sorrow over the death of the young medical student. He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family and described her death as deeply distressing, noting that she had a promising future ahead. The government, he added, would extend full support to the victim’s family.
He assured that strict action would be taken against those responsible for the negligent driving and said clear instructions had been issued to police officers.
Investigation and Response
The SP added that the investigation is being conducted impartially, without any political pressure.
