Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Telangana leaders demand strictest punishment for doctor's murderer
A doctor named Dr Priyanka was killed, and leaders believe it was planned and done on purpose.
The killing happened in Rajahmundry, a town in Andhra Pradesh.
Her funeral was held in Aija mandal, near Gadwal.
Two important leaders came to the funeral to show respect.
They laid flowers on her body and spoke to her sad family.
One leader, Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, said the killer must get the biggest punishment allowed by law.
He promised to talk to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister about it.
Another leader, Krishna Mohan Reddy, wants a very fast trial.
He also wants the killer executed and new laws to keep women safe.
The Telangana government says it will support the family in every way it can.
Dr Priyanka was murdered in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, in an incident the minister called a premeditated murder, not an accident.
Excise and Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and Gadwal MLA Krishna Mohan Reddy attended her funeral procession at Aija mandal headquarters on Monday.
Jupally said he would speak with the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister to ensure the accused face the strictest punishment under the law.
The minister said Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was informed and the Telangana government would stand by the family in every possible way.
MLA Krishna Mohan Reddy demanded an immediate fast-track court trial, execution of the accused, and law amendments to guarantee women's safety.
- Who
- Dr Priyanka, a Gadwal doctor whose murder prompted responses from Telangana Excise and Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and Gadwal MLA Krishna Mohan Reddy.
- What
- Leaders joined the funeral procession of Dr Priyanka and demanded strict punishment for her murderer, including a fast-track trial and execution.
- When
- The funeral procession took place on Monday; the article does not specify the date of the murder.
- Where
- The murder occurred in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, while the funeral was held at Aija mandal headquarters in Gadwal.
- Why
- Leaders described the killing as a premeditated murder and sought strictest justice, citing the need to ensure women's safety.
- Victim
- Dr Priyanka
- Murder location
- Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
- Funeral location
- Aija mandal headquarters, Gadwal
- Leaders who attended
- Jupally Krishna Rao, Krishna Mohan Reddy
- Nature of incident
- Described as premeditated murder, not an accident
- Demands
- Fast-track trial, execution of accused, law amendments for women's safety
- Government response
- Telangana government to stand by the family; minister to speak with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister