Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Tribal Youth’s Suicide Sparks Harassment Allegations in Hyderabad
A tribal youth named Rajesh died by suicide in Hyderabad.
His family says he was badly harassed after a disagreement about a motorcycle.
They allege that a local Congress leader, Pochaboyina Suresh Yadav, was involved.
An audio recording appeared online and allegedly discussed money and a house for Rajesh’s mother.
The recording also allegedly asked her to say that Suresh Yadav was not involved.
The recording has not been independently verified.
Tribal and civil society groups want a full police investigation.
They have also asked police to consider cases under a law protecting Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Police and forensic testing are expected to help establish what happened.
Rajesh, a tribal youth in Hyderabad’s LB Nagar constituency, died by suicide at his residence.
His family and supporting organisations allege he was assaulted and harassed for three days over a motorcycle dispute.
They identify Pochaboyina Suresh Yadav, an LB Nagar Congress leader, as the alleged harasser.
An audio recording purportedly involving Easwaramma Yadav allegedly discusses denying Suresh Yadav’s involvement and offering assistance to Rajesh’s mother.
Police investigation and forensic examination are expected to determine the recording’s authenticity and circumstances of the death.
- Who
- Rajesh, a tribal youth; his family; Pochaboyina Suresh Yadav, who is accused by the family; and tribal and civil society organisations.
- What
- Rajesh died by suicide amid allegations of three days of assault and harassment linked to a motorcycle dispute.
- When
- The articles do not provide a specific date; the alleged harassment reportedly occurred for three days before Rajesh’s death.
- Where
- Rajesh’s residence in Hyderabad’s LB Nagar constituency.
- Why
- His family and supporting organisations say harassment and mental distress led to the death; the circumstances remain under investigation.
Family and Organisations’ Allegations
Claims Awaiting Verification
Cause and responsibility
Family and Organisations’ Allegations
Rajesh’s family and supporting organisations allege that he was assaulted and harassed for three days by Pochaboyina Suresh Yadav over a motorcycle dispute, contributing to his mental distress and death.
Claims Awaiting Verification
The circumstances of the death and the alleged responsibility have not been independently established and remain subject to police investigation.
Alleged effort to settle the matter
Family and Organisations’ Allegations
Tribal and civil society organisations allege that the case was being suppressed and that Easwaramma Yadav attempted to influence Rajesh’s family or mislead the investigation.
Claims Awaiting Verification
The audio recording on which these allegations partly rely is only purportedly connected to Easwaramma Yadav, and its authenticity has not been established.
- Deceased
- Rajesh, identified as a tribal youth
- Location
- LB Nagar constituency, Hyderabad
- Alleged dispute
- A dispute involving a motorcycle
- Accused
- Pochaboyina Suresh Yadav, described as an LB Nagar Congress leader
- Audio recording
- A purported recording allegedly involving Easwaramma Yadav and Rajesh’s mother
- Demands
- A thorough investigation and cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, wherever applicable
- Pending verification
- The recording’s authenticity and the circumstances surrounding the death