Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Adivasi Couple Found Dead in Telangana Forest, Bear Attack Suspected
A couple from the Adivasi Mannewar community was found dead in a forest in Telangana.
They were cattle grazers who went to the forest and didn't return home.
Their family and villagers searched for them, and the police used cellphone signals to find them.
Local officials think a wild bear may have attacked them because of the head wounds.
An official said that preventive measures will be taken.
The MLA promised to help the family and support the children's education.
The exact cause of death will be confirmed after a forensic report.
An Adivasi couple was found dead in the Peddabanda Forest.
The deceased were identified as Dhoolam Shekhar and Susheela.
The couple were cattle grazers from Achelli village.
Police suspect a wild animal attack, possibly a bear.
Local MLA visited the site and promised support to the family.
- Who
- Dhoolam Shekhar and Susheela, an Adivasi couple.
- What
- The couple was found dead in the Peddabanda Forest.
- When
- Thursday night.
- Where
- Peddabanda Forest beat, Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana.
- Why
- Police suspect a bear attack, but the exact cause is pending a forensic report.
- Victims
- Dhoolam Shekhar (42) and Susheela (40)
- Location
- Peddabanda Forest beat, Telangana
- Community
- Adivasi Mannewar
- Cause of Death
- Suspected bear attack
- Forest Division
- Kagaznagar