Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Osmania University PhD Scholar Found Murdered in Kokapet
A 45-year-old PhD scholar named Venkanna was found dead in Kokapet.
He studied at Osmania University.
People found his body in the Neopolis area on Thursday.
Police identified him using an identity card.
Venkanna reportedly lent money to people in exchange for vehicles or gold as security.
Police think a money-related disagreement may have caused the attack.
They suspect he was hit with a cricket bat.
The police have registered a case and are investigating.
A 45-year-old Osmania University PhD scholar, identified as Venkanna, was found murdered in Kokapet.
The body was discovered in Neopolis locality under Narsingi police limits on Thursday.
Police said Venkanna lived separately from his wife and children in a hostel near the university campus.
He reportedly operated a private financing business involving loans against pledged vehicles and gold assets.
Investigators suspect a financial dispute led to an assault with a cricket bat before the body was dumped.
- Who
- Venkanna, a 45-year-old Osmania University PhD scholar and private financier, was found dead.
- What
- He was allegedly assaulted with a cricket bat and murdered.
- When
- The body was found on Thursday.
- Where
- Neopolis locality in Kokapet, within Narsingi police limits, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Police suspect financial disputes connected to his private lending business, though the investigation is ongoing.
- Deceased
- Venkanna, aged 45
- Occupation
- Osmania University PhD scholar and private financier
- Location
- Neopolis, Kokapet
- Police jurisdiction
- Narsingi police limits
- Suspected motive
- Financial disputes
- Suspected weapon
- Cricket bat
- Investigation status
- Case registered; detailed investigation underway