Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Hyderabad Woman and Infant Found Dead as Police Probe Harassment Claims

Police have opened a dowry-death case based on family allegations.

Overview

  • Police say 27-year-old Sushmitha allegedly gave poison to her 10–11-month-old son and then died by hanging at their Hastinapuram home.
  • Her mother, Lalitha, was found unconscious after reportedly consuming poison and is receiving treatment in hospital.
  • The husband, Yashwanth Reddy, told police he broke into a locked bedroom on returning home and discovered the bodies before calling authorities.
  • A dowry-death case under Section 304B has been registered following a complaint alleging harassment by the husband, according to local reports.
  • Investigators shifted the bodies for autopsy and are awaiting forensic findings as relatives question police handling and raise property-related concerns.