Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Telangana BJP Chief Demands Action in Nurse Murder Case
A 21-year-old nurse was found dead in a room in Pahadishareef.
Police are investigating the death as an alleged rape and murder.
Police said she was attacked with a hammer in Thukkuguda.
An accused person has been arrested.
Telangana BJP leader N Ramchander Rao demanded strict punishment.
He also criticized the state government’s handling of women’s safety.
Nursing groups held a candlelight march to demand justice.
Another organization called for a fast and fair investigation.
The courts will decide the accused person’s guilt and punishment.
Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao demanded strict action against the accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 21-year-old nurse.
Rao criticized the Telangana government, claiming that crimes against women were increasing and that the state’s law-and-order situation had failed.
Nursing associations held a candlelight march in Telangana seeking justice for the nurse.
Visva Hindu Raksha Parishad leader Yamuna Pathak called for a swift investigation, strong forensic evidence and a time-bound trial.
Police arrested an accused person and said the nurse was allegedly raped and killed with a hammer inside her room in Thukkuguda.
- Who
- A 21-year-old nurse was killed, and police have arrested an accused person; Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao and Yamuna Pathak demanded action.
- What
- The nurse’s alleged rape and murder is under investigation.
- When
- The demands and public reactions were reported on Tuesday; the article does not specify when the killing occurred.
- Where
- The nurse was found dead in Pahadishareef, Rangareddy district; police said the alleged attack occurred in Thukkuguda within Pahadishareef police station limits.
- Why
- Political and civil-society representatives demanded justice, strict punishment and stronger protection for women.
- Victim
- A 21-year-old nurse
- Case location
- Pahadishareef, Rangareddy district
- Alleged attack location
- A room in Thukkuguda, within Pahadishareef police station limits
- Police account
- The accused allegedly raped and killed the nurse by attacking her with a hammer
- Police action
- An accused person has been arrested
- Public response
- Nursing associations held a candlelight march demanding justice
- Requested legal response
- Yamuna Pathak called for a time-bound trial and the severest legally permitted punishment if charges are proven