Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Private Schools Observe District Bandhs After Principal’s Killing
Roopa Reddy was a school principal in Kondamallepally, Telangana.
Reports say she was killed and that two students from her school were allegedly involved.
School management groups were shocked and worried about the safety of teachers.
Private schools in Nalgonda district planned a bandh to mourn her death.
Private schools in Nirmal district also planned a bandh for Friday.
Members held a candle rally and wore black ribbons.
They asked the government to take strong action against those accused.
They also asked for better security in schools and justice for Reddy’s family.
Roopa Reddy, principal of Nagarjuna Grammar Concept School, was killed in Kondamallepally, Nalgonda district.
The reports say two students from the school were allegedly involved in her killing.
Private schools in Nalgonda district announced a bandh to mourn Reddy’s death.
Private schools across Nirmal district also announced a Friday bandh in solidarity and protest.
TRSMA members held a candle rally, wore black ribbons, and demanded justice and stronger school security.
- Who
- Roopa Reddy, principal of Nagarjuna Grammar Concept School; two students were allegedly involved, according to the reports; and members of the Telangana Recognised School Managements Association.
- What
- Private school associations announced district-wide bandhs and protests after Reddy’s killing.
- When
- The Nalgonda bandh was reported for the day of the first report; the Nirmal bandh was announced for Friday, after members wore black ribbons on Thursday.
- Where
- Kondamallepally in Nalgonda district, with related protests and school closures announced in Nalgonda and Nirmal districts.
- Why
- To mourn Reddy, condemn the killing, seek justice for her family, demand action against the accused, and call for stronger school security.
- Victim
- Roopa Reddy, principal of Nagarjuna Grammar Concept School
- Location of killing
- Kondamallepally, Nalgonda district, Telangana
- Accused
- Two students of the same school were allegedly involved, according to the reports
- Nalgonda protest
- Private schools announced a bandh, and TRSMA members held a candle rally
- Nirmal protest
- Private schools across Nirmal district announced a Friday bandh
- Demands
- Stringent action, justice for Reddy’s family, and stronger security for teachers and principals
- Reported name variation
- The second report spells the principal’s name as Rupa Reddy
