Archive · 4 Aug 2026
Remand Prisoner Dies Amid Alleged Jail Assault in Warangal
A man named Venkatesh, who was in jail for a murder case, died in a hospital in Warangal on August 2, 2024.
He had been moved from the Mahabubabad sub‑jail to the hospital because he got sick.
His family says jail workers beat him, which they think caused his death.
Police took him into custody on July 31 after he missed court.
A post‑mortem will tell the exact reason for his death.
The case is still being investigated.
The hospital and jail officials were present at the post‑mortem.
The family wants a thorough investigation.
The story is about a death in custody and alleged abuse.
Remand prisoner Venkatesh alias Venkanna died at MGM Hospital in Warangal on Aug 2, 2024.
He was in judicial custody after a murder case arrest warrant and was transferred from Mahabubabad sub‑jail to hospital.
Family alleges he was beaten by jail staff, claiming assault caused his death.
Post‑mortem to confirm cause of death; officials present at examination.
Police took him into custody on July 31 after he failed to appear in court.
- Who
- Venkatesh alias Venkanna, a remand prisoner
- What
- died in custody after alleged assault by jail staff
- When
- August 2, 2024 (death); July 31, 2024 (arrest)
- Where
- Mahabubabad sub-jail and MGM Hospital, Warangal
- Why
- family alleges assault; cause to be confirmed by post‑mortem
- Name
- Venkatesh alias Venkanna
- Date of death
- August 2, 2024
- Location of death
- MGM Hospital, Warangal
- Alleged cause
- Assault by jail staff
- Case type
- Murder case (2017)
