Woman APEPDCL engineer found dead on road near Rajam; family says it was no accident

An assistant engineer for APEPDCL was found dead on a road in the Vizianagaram district, leading to an ongoing police investigation. The victim's family has disputed the initial suggestion of a road accident, prompting calls for a deeper inquiry.
Why it matters
The incident highlights concerns regarding public safety and the need for transparent investigations into suspicious deaths involving public officials.
Woman APEPDCL engineer found dead on road near Rajam; family says it was no accident left Image used for representational purposes only. An Assistant Engineer of APEPDCL was found dead on a road at Kondapeta near Rajam in Vizianagaram district on Sunday. aradaphotography Getty Images/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/wvli69/article71611801.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-523699180.jpg aradaphotography The dead man's body. Focus on hand The police register a case and begin an investigation into the death of the 30-year-old Assistant Engineer An Assistant Engineer of the Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) was found dead on a road at Kondapeta near Rajam on Sunday (October 25, 2026). Her family has alleged that it was not a road accident.
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