Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Telangana Father Allegedly Orders Daughter’s Killing Over Family Disrepute
Police in Telangana are investigating the death of 33-year-old Ankathi Manasa.
Her body was found inside the boot of a car parked in an isolated place.
Police allege that her partner, Vinod, strangled her.
They say Manasa’s father, Rajesham, asked Vinod to kill her because he believed she had brought shame to the family.
Manasa and Vinod had reportedly been childhood friends and were in a relationship.
She had asked him to marry her before they argued.
Vinod first told investigators that she had died after suffering a seizure.
Police say he later confessed and described her father’s alleged instructions.
Ankathi Manasa, 33, was found dead inside a car boot in Telangana.
Police allege her partner Vinod strangled her after her father’s request.
Manasa and Vinod reportedly met in Karimnagar on August 17.
Her decomposed body was discovered after locals reported a foul smell on August 20.
Vinod and her father Rajesham were arrested and produced before a court, police said.
- Who
- Ankathi Manasa, her partner Vinod, and her father Rajesham are central to the case.
- What
- Police allege that Vinod strangled Manasa at the request of her father, who allegedly believed she had brought disrepute to the family.
- When
- Manasa and Vinod reportedly met on August 17; her body was discovered on August 20. Vinod and Rajesham were produced before a court on Monday.
- Where
- The alleged killing occurred at Vinod’s rented room in Karimnagar; the car was found in an isolated area in Elkathurthy, and the body was sent to MGM Hospital in Warangal.
- Why
- Police allege that Rajesham sought the killing because he believed Manasa’s behavior had brought shame to the family and relatives.
Police Allegation
Initial Account
Cause and circumstances of death
Police Allegation
Police allege that Vinod strangled Manasa after her father, Rajesham, asked him to kill her over alleged family disrepute.
Initial Account
Vinod initially told investigators that Manasa suffered a seizure and died at his rented room, after which he moved her body out of fear. Police say he later confessed and disclosed Rajesham’s alleged instructions.
- Victim
- Ankathi Manasa, 33, a native of Godavarikhani, Telangana
- Alleged cause of death
- Strangulation, according to the police investigation
- Body discovered
- August 20, inside the boot of a car parked in an isolated area
- Reported meeting
- Manasa and Vinod met at his rented room in Karimnagar on August 17
- Police allegation
- Rajesham allegedly asked Vinod to pick a fight with Manasa and kill her
- Initial account
- Vinod initially claimed Manasa had suffered a seizure and died at his room
- Legal action
- Vinod and Rajesham were arrested and produced before a court