Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Hyderabad Reports Two Suicides and Ongoing Ammunition Theft Probe
Three separate incidents were reported in Hyderabad.
In one case, a 28-year-old man allegedly tried to die by suicide at a metro station.
He survived but broke his leg and was taken to Osmania Hospital.
Police said a family dispute involving access to his five-year-old son may have upset him.
In another case, a 21-year-old delivery worker named Kurakula Rajesh died at home after reportedly returning from drinking alcohol.
Police are investigating what happened before his death.
Separately, investigators are examining whether ex-Havildar U. Mallesh had help stealing weapons and ammunition from an armoury.
So far, they have not found concrete evidence that anyone assisted him.
A 28-year-old doctor from Tolichowki survived an alleged suicide attempt at Gandhi Bhavan Metro Rail station, suffering a broken leg.
Police said the man was upset because his separated wife reportedly prevented him from meeting their five-year-old son.
A 21-year-old delivery executive, Kurakula Rajesh, died by suicide at his Ganeshnagar residence after reportedly returning home intoxicated.
Investigators have not established whether ex-Havildar U. Mallesh had help stealing weapons and ammunition from the Madras Regiment armoury at Bolaram.
Police questioned suspected insiders but said no concrete evidence has identified an accomplice, and further questioning of Mallesh is expected.
- Who
- A 28-year-old doctor from Tolichowki, 21-year-old delivery executive Kurakula Rajesh, and ex-Havildar U. Mallesh are central to the three reports.
- What
- One man allegedly attempted suicide, Rajesh died by suicide, and police continued investigating a weapons and ammunition theft.
- When
- The incidents and developments were reported on Saturday; investigators expected to question Mallesh further on Monday.
- Where
- The reports concern Gandhi Bhavan Metro Rail station, Ganeshnagar under Vanasthalipuram police limits, and the Madras Regiment armoury at Bolaram, all in Hyderabad.
- Why
- Police linked the first incident to a family dispute and said Rajesh had reportedly consumed alcohol before returning home; the motive and full circumstances of the theft remain under investigation.
- City
- Hyderabad
- Metro station incident
- The 28-year-old man survived with a broken leg and was shifted to Osmania Hospital.
- Reported family dispute
- Police said the man was upset because his separated wife reportedly would not allow him to meet their five-year-old son.
- Delivery executive
- Kurakula Rajesh, 21, was found unconscious at his residence and was declared dead at a private hospital.
- Theft investigation
- Police are investigating the theft of weapons and ammunition from the Madras Regiment armoury at Bolaram.
- Suspected assistance
- Questioning of suspected insiders has not produced concrete evidence identifying an accomplice.
- Next investigative step
- Police were expected to take U. Mallesh into custody on Monday after securing court permission.