Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Telangana Man Kills Brother-in-Law After Tracking Bail Proceedings
Vaishnavi was a 20-year-old YouTuber who died in March.
Police alleged that her husband, C Hari Babu, killed her.
Vaishnavi’s brother, G Santhosh, was very upset and watched the court case closely.
He feared Hari Babu might leave jail after receiving bail.
In September, Santhosh allegedly followed Hari Babu and attacked him with a sickle in Nizamabad.
Hari Babu died at the scene.
Santhosh recorded a video, confessed, and surrendered to police.
Santhosh’s wife says she is now worried about caring for their two daughters.
G Santhosh allegedly killed his brother-in-law C Hari Babu after tracking his court proceedings.
Police said Hari Babu allegedly killed his wife, Vaishnavi, in Jagtial district on March 17.
Hari Babu received bail on July 20, subject to several conditions.
Santhosh allegedly attacked Hari Babu with a sickle in Nizamabad in September.
Santhosh recorded a confession video, surrendered, and asked for donations for his wife and daughters.
- Who
- G Santhosh allegedly killed his brother-in-law C Hari Babu, who was accused of killing Santhosh’s sister Vaishnavi.
- What
- Santhosh allegedly attacked and killed Hari Babu after monitoring proceedings in the case against him.
- When
- Vaishnavi died on March 17; Hari Babu received bail on July 20; the article dates the later killing to September 18, while a subsequent account refers to September 17.
- Where
- The alleged original killing occurred in Jagtial district, and the later attack occurred in Shivajinagar, Nizamabad.
- Why
- Police and Santhosh’s wife said he was angry about Vaishnavi’s death and concerned that Hari Babu might obtain bail.
- Victim in original case
- Vaishnavi, a 20-year-old YouTuber with more than 50,000 followers
- Original incident
- Police alleged that C Hari Babu killed Vaishnavi at her family home on March 17
- Bail date
- Hari Babu was granted bail on July 20, subject to several conditions
- Later attack
- G Santhosh allegedly attacked Hari Babu with a sickle in Nizamabad
- Police account
- Santhosh and his friends allegedly followed Hari Babu in a white car
- After the attack
- Santhosh recorded a selfie confession and surrendered to police
- Family impact
- Santhosh’s wife, Sowjanya, said they have two young daughters