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Time of India
25-07-2025
- Time of India
Woman stabbed to death by estranged hubby during his niece's birthday party in Abdullapurmet
1 2 3 Hyderabad: A 35-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her estranged husband in front of nearly a dozen guests at a birthday celebration at his niece's house in Abdullapurmet on Thursday night. According to Abdullapurmet police, the victim, S Sammakka, had moved to Abdullapurmet from Suryapet only a fortnight ago, having separated from her husband, S Srinu (50), due to repeated quarrels. The accused was taken into custody by police in Hayathnagar on Friday evening. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Sammakka was living with her two daughters, aged 12 and 14, in a rented room at BC Colony in Abdulapurmet, while looking for work, according to the police. On Thursday, she was invited by Srinu's niece, Rajeswari, 38, to her daughter's 14th birthday celebrations at their second-floor rented flat in SC Colony, Abdullapurmet. "The party began around 7 pm, and the cake-cutting ceremony was scheduled for 7:15 pm. Around ten guests, most of whom were neighbours and relatives, were present," said Abdullapurmet inspector V Ashok Reddy. At around 7:15 pm, Srinu arrived at the party and took a seat in the corner. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dominican Republic: Kitchen Remodeling Trends in 2025 May Surprise You Kitchen Remodeling | Search ads Search Now Undo Moments before the cake was due to be cut, Sammakka appeared in front of him, filming the event on her mobile phone. "Suddenly, Srinu pulled out a knife and stabbed Sammakka three times in the neck while shouting accusations of an illicit affair," Rajeswari alleged in her police complaint. Sammakka collapsed to the floor and died on the spot. The shocked guests raised the alarm. The landlord, Gunde Balraj, and his sons, Pavan and Shiva, tried to overpower Srinu on the ground floor as he attempted to escape. Brandishing the bloodstained knife, Srinu threatened them and fled on a motorcycle. On Thursday night, Rajeswari lodged a complaint against her maternal uncle, Srinu, and Abdullapurmet police registered a case against him under section 103(1) (murder) of the BNS. Sammakka's body was taken to Osmania General Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The police seized the victim's phone, which had the video recording when she was stabbed. Based on the preliminary investigation, long-standing marital discord appears to have led to the murder. "Sammakka was Srinu's second wife. His first wife, Kalavathi, Sammakka's elder sister, is chronically ill. Srinu has four children with his first wife and two with Sammakka. The preliminary probe revealed that Srinu suspected his wife of infidelity, which was the motive for the murder," said Vanasthalipuram ACP P Kasi Reddy.
News18
16-05-2025
- News18
Video Of Telangana Women Washing Miss World Contestants' Feet Sparks Outrage: ‘Disgusting, Racist'
Last Updated: Outrage grew over a video that depicts local Indian women assisting Miss World contestants in washing their feet prior to temple visits. Washing and wiping the feet of Miss World 2025 contestants by women from Telangana before their entry into a temple triggered outrage. The feet of contestants from 109 countries were washed and wiped by women volunteers before their entry into the ancient Ramappa temple in the Mulugu district. The visit of contestants to UNESCO World Heritage site was part of the ongoing beauty pageant. Miss World Contest In Telangana Telangana is currently playing host to the prestigious Miss World beauty pageant, with contestants from over 100 nations immersing themselves in Indian culture and preparing for the grand finale scheduled for May 31 in Hyderabad. The two-week schedule, which commenced with a dazzling opening ceremony on May 10th, includes sightseeing and practice sessions across the state. Feet Washing Controversy Outrage grew over a video that depicts local Indian women assisting Miss World contestants in washing their feet prior to temple visits. The contestants recently visited two significant temples in Telangana: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ramappa Temple in the Mulugu district and the renowned Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal. The visits were organized by the Telangana Tourism Department as part of the pre-finale activities. Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy said, 'In a shocking display of servility, the Telangana Congress government made local women wash and wipe the feet of Miss World contestants, a humiliating act that reeks of a colonial-era mindset. Further, this was done within the sanctity of the Ramappa Temple and in an area in close proximity to the place where the divine Goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma are revered." Main opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) slammed the Congress government saying it shattered Telangana's self-respect. In a letter to Sonia Gandhi, former ministers and public representatives from the BRS urged her to intervene immediately. Several social media users argued that the visual evokes imagery of colonialism and reinforces unequal power dynamics. First Published: May 16, 2025, 07:09 IST
