Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Hyderabad SI Dies After Motorcycle Hit During Immersion Duty
K Venkanna was a 55-year-old police officer working during a Ganesh immersion procession in Hyderabad.
A motorcycle hit him near Tank Bund.
The rider reportedly left without stopping.
Venkanna thought his injuries were minor and travelled toward Warangal.
Later, he felt dizzy and increasingly uncomfortable.
His family took him to MGM Hospital in Warangal.
He died while doctors were treating him.
Police are checking CCTV footage and other evidence to find the motorcycle and rider.
Many police officers were deployed across Hyderabad for the immersion arrangements.
Fifty-five-year-old Sub-Inspector K Venkanna was hit by an unidentified motorcycle in Hyderabad.
The incident occurred near Crane No. 2 on NTR Marg at Tank Bund during Ganesh immersion arrangements.
The motorcyclist allegedly fled after Venkanna lost his balance and fell.
Venkanna later felt unwell after travelling toward Warangal and was taken to MGM Hospital.
He died during treatment, while police examine CCTV footage and other evidence to identify the rider.
- Who
- K Venkanna, a 55-year-old Sub-Inspector, died; the motorcycle rider remains unidentified.
- What
- Venkanna was struck by a motorcycle in an alleged hit-and-run and later died during treatment.
- When
- Reports place the incident in the early hours of Wednesday; one report says he had been deployed on Tuesday, creating a timing discrepancy.
- Where
- The collision occurred near Crane No. 2 on NTR Marg at Tank Bund in Hyderabad; Venkanna was treated at MGM Hospital in Warangal.
- Why
- He was on duty for arrangements during a Ganesh immersion procession.
- Deceased
- K Venkanna, aged 55
- Position
- Sub-Inspector at Kothagudem Two Town Police Station
- Incident
- Motorcycle collision followed by an alleged hit-and-run
- Collision site
- Near Crane No. 2, NTR Marg, Tank Bund, Hyderabad
- Treatment
- MGM Hospital, Warangal
- Investigation
- Police are examining CCTV footage and other evidence to trace the rider
- Deployment
- Around 20,000 police personnel were deployed across Hyderabad for immersion arrangements
