Hyderabad history-sheeter Nandanavanam Suri hacked to death in Meerpet
Synopsis
A history-sheeter accused in multiple murders — including that of his own first wife and her brother — was killed in what police suspect was a premeditated revenge attack in Hyderabad's Meerpet area. The alleged killer reportedly waited years for the right moment, striking when the victim arrived at a birthday party.
Key Takeaways
Nandanavanam Suri , a history-sheeter, was stabbed to death near TKR College in Meerpet, Hyderabad on the night of Monday, 21 July .
The attacker allegedly sprayed pepper in Suri's eyes before stabbing him repeatedly with a knife.
Police suspect Afroz , brother of a man named Salman whom Suri was accused of killing, carried out the attack as an act of revenge.
Suri had criminal cases registered across Warangal , Hyderabad , and Malkajgiri commissionerates and was under a city externment order.
Separately, a human skeleton was found in Bowenpalli, Secunderabad ; police believe the person may have died about five years ago .
A 35-year-old woman was stabbed by her husband at Enkoor police station in Khammam district while filing a complaint against him.
A history-sheeter with a long criminal record was stabbed to death in the Meerpet area of Hyderabad on Monday night, police confirmed on Tuesday, 21 July. The victim, Nandanavanam Suri, was attacked near TKR College while attending a birthday celebration — an occasion that, according to police, his alleged killer had been waiting to exploit.
How the Attack Unfolded
Suri had come to Meerpet to attend the birthday party of his second wife's brother when the assailant struck. According to police, the attacker first sprayed pepper into Suri's eyes to incapacitate him, then stabbed him repeatedly with a knife. Locals rushed the critically injured man to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead on arrival.
The Suspected Motive: A Family Feud
Police have named Afroz, brother of a man identified as Salman, as the prime suspect. Suri had previously been accused in the murder of his first wife and her brother Salman — and investigators believe Afroz had been waiting for an opportunity to avenge his brother's killing. According to police, Afroz allegedly planned the attack in advance and executed it with the help of others when Suri arrived at the birthday gathering.
Suri's Criminal Background
Nandanavanam Suri carried a substantial criminal history, with cases registered across the Warangal, Hyderabad, and Malkajgiri police commissionerates. The Hyderabad Police had previously imposed a city externment order against him owing to his criminal background. Meerpet police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
Other Incidents in the Region
In a separate development, a human skeleton was discovered in the Bowenpalli area of Secunderabad on Tuesday. Locals found a skull and bones in bushes near a dairy farm and alerted authorities. The skeletal remains were sent to Gandhi Hospital for DNA analysis; police believe the individual may have died approximately five years ago.
In yet another incident, a 35-year-old woman sustained stab injuries in Khammam district, Telangana, after her husband allegedly attacked her with a knife while she was lodging a complaint against him at Enkoor police station on Monday. Police personnel at the station immediately overpowered the accused and seized the weapon.
All three cases remain under active investigation, with police yet to make formal arrests in the Suri murder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Nandanavanam Suri and why was he killed?
Nandanavanam Suri was a history-sheeter with criminal cases in multiple Hyderabad-area commissionerates, including an accusation in the murder of his first wife and her brother Salman. Police suspect he was killed by Afroz, Salman's brother, in a premeditated revenge attack on Monday night in Meerpet, Hyderabad.
Where and how did the attack on Suri take place?
The attack occurred near TKR College in the Meerpet area of Hyderabad on Monday night. According to police, the assailant sprayed pepper into Suri's eyes before stabbing him repeatedly with a knife; Suri was declared dead at a nearby hospital.
Who is the prime suspect in Suri's murder?
Police have named Afroz, the brother of a man called Salman who was allegedly murdered by Suri, as the prime suspect. Investigators believe Afroz planned the killing in advance and carried it out with the help of others.
What was Suri's criminal history?
Suri had cases registered across the Warangal, Hyderabad, and Malkajgiri police commissionerates, including murder charges. Hyderabad Police had also imposed a city externment order against him because of his criminal background.
What other crimes were reported in Hyderabad and Telangana on the same day?
A human skeleton was found in Bowenpalli, Secunderabad, and sent to Gandhi Hospital for DNA testing — police believe the person died about five years ago. In Khammam district, a 35-year-old woman was stabbed by her husband at Enkoor police station while she was filing a complaint against him; the accused was immediately overpowered by police personnel on duty.
