Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Rifle Coach Arrested Following Family Deaths On Godavari
Police arrested a rifle-shooting coach named Sheikh Sadikh Khan.
The arrest followed the deaths of three members of a family near the Godavari River.
A 10-year-old boy survived after fishermen rescued him.
Police first thought the incident was a family suicide.
They later found notes that allegedly named Khan.
The notes accused him of threatening and harassing Soujanya.
They also alleged that he poisoned her husband and forced her to read Islamic books.
Police are still investigating these claims, and Khan has not been found guilty.
Andhra Pradesh Police arrested rifle-shooting coach Sheikh Sadikh Khan in Meerut on August 22.
Soujanya, her parents and her 10-year-old son allegedly jumped into the Godavari near Rajahmundry on August 16.
The three adults died, while fishermen rescued the surviving boy.
Police say alleged suicide notes accused Khan of harassment, threats, extortion and involvement in Soujanya’s husband’s death.
Khan faces allegations including murder, criminal intimidation, abetment of suicide and forced conversion, but remains legally presumed innocent.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Police arrested rifle-shooting coach Sheikh Sadikh Khan; Soujanya and her parents died, while her 10-year-old son survived.
- What
- Khan was arrested over allegations linked to the death of Soujanya’s husband and the subsequent deaths of three family members.
- When
- The family incident occurred on August 16, and Khan was arrested on August 22.
- Where
- The family entered the Godavari River near Rajahmundry; Khan was arrested in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, and taken back to Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Police say alleged notes accused Khan of harassment, threats, extortion, involvement in the husband’s death and pressure to convert to Islam.
- Arrested person
- Sheikh Sadikh Khan, a rifle-shooting coach
- Arrest date
- August 22
- Family incident
- August 16, near Rajahmundry
- Deaths
- Soujanya and her parents, Nookaraju and Meena, died
- Survivor
- Soujanya’s 10-year-old son was rescued by fishermen
- Current legal status
- Khan was brought back to Andhra Pradesh and remanded to judicial custody
- Investigation status
- The allegations, including the claim that Khan poisoned Soujanya’s husband, are still being investigated