Nursing student’s ‘suspicious death’ turns out to be murder, youth arrested
Police in Bhadradri Kothagudem district have arrested a 22-year-old man for the murder of an 18-year-old nursing student. The suspect allegedly strangled the victim after she rejected his marriage proposal.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues regarding gender-based violence and the legal transition from suspicious death investigations to murder charges.
The mystery surrounding the death of an 18-year-old B.Sc (Nursing) student at Vengannapalem village in Bhadradri Kothagudem district was solved with the arrest of a 22-year-old youth, who allegedly killed her at her residence on September 22.
The accused was identified as Devarakonda Pavan Kumar, 22, a native of Vengannapalem.
The victim, first year B.Sc (Nursing) student of a private college near Khammam, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her house while she was alone on September 22.
According to the police, Pavan had been acquainted with the girl for the past four years and allegedly proposed marriage to her recently. She reportedly rejected his proposal following a ‘dispute’ between their families.
Angered by this, he allegedly strangled her to death with a wire-like object at the rear of her house before fleeing the spot.
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