Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Crime-Justice

Telangana man sets ablaze wife, father-in-law; probe underway

IANS | March 18, 2026 03:22 PM

HYDERABAD: A man and his daughter were burnt to death under suspicious circumstances in Telangana’s Hanamkonda district, police said on Wednesday.

The incident occurred in Kadipikonda of Kazipet mandal early Wednesday morning. The deceased were identified as Rajasekhar (54) and his daughter Rajashri (24).

Rajasekhar’s son-in-law, Praveen, is suspected of having set them ablaze over a family feud.

Family members alleged that Praveen killed his wife and father-in-law. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. at Rajasekhar’s house.

Police rushed to the scene and gathered clues. Bodies were shifted to the hospital for post-mortem examination.

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