Hyderabad police arrest 10 in murder of 21-year-old engineering student over love affair
Synopsis
Ten people, including a girl's father and relatives, have been arrested for the premeditated stabbing murder of 21-year-old engineering student Bomman Yavan in Hyderabad — a killing that police say was planned four days in advance, with the accused keeping the victim under surveillance before stabbing him 10 to 15 times at a friend's house.
Key Takeaways
10 persons arrested for the murder of Bomman Yavan alias Akhil , a 21-year-old engineering student, in Hyderabad on 7 May 2025 .
Victim was stabbed 10 to 15 times at a friend's house in Indira Nagar Colony, Medibavi .
The accused, including the girl's father and relatives, had planned the murder four to five days in advance and kept the victim under surveillance.
Main accused Allaboina Sai Kiran alias Sai is a listed rowdy-sheeter with a prior attempted murder case.
One of the 10 accused is a minor; most are aged between 17 and 23 .
DCP Rakshitha Krishna Murthy issued a zero-tolerance warning against any retaliatory or vigilante action.
Hyderabad police have arrested 10 persons in connection with the murder of Bomman Yavan alias Akhil, a 21-year-old engineering student, who was stabbed to death over a love affair on the night of 7 May 2025 at Indira Nagar Colony, Medibavi. The arrests were announced on Monday, 11 May, three days after the killing, which occurred within the limits of Chilkalguda Police Station.
How the Murder Unfolded
According to police, the accused hatched a plan to kill the victim four to five days before the crime, holding a meeting at Medibavi to coordinate the attack. They maintained constant surveillance on Yavan's movements in the days leading up to the murder.
On the night of 7 May, when the victim was at a friend's house, the accused arrived and started an argument. The main accused then produced a knife and stabbed Yavan 10 to 15 times before the group fled the scene. Police subsequently recovered one sharp-edged knife, one electric scooter, and multiple mobile phones used in the commission of the offence.
Who Was Arrested
The accused include the girl's father, her uncles, and other relatives. Deputy Commissioner of Police Rakshitha Krishna Murthy told reporters that six accused were directly present at the crime scene, while four others were named as conspirators.
The main accused, Allaboina Sai Kiran alias Sai, is a listed rowdy-sheeter with a prior involvement in an attempted murder case. The other named accused are Rajam Paramesh Kumar Yadav alias Don, Rajam Vamshi Krishna alias Rakhi, Rajam Manish alias Bichu, Srigiri Rahul, Kuchula Shiva Nandan Yadav, Rajam Narsimha Yadav, Rajam Srisailam Yadav, and Rajam Mallesh Yadav alias Mallanna. Most of the accused are aged between 17 and 23; one is a minor.
The Motive
Investigation revealed that the victim, Yavan, had been in a long-term relationship with a girl named Chandrika. Her family was opposed to the relationship and had previously warned the victim to stay away. The main accused, Sai Kiran, reportedly intended to marry Chandrika himself — a detail that police say deepened the motive to eliminate the victim.
Charges Filed
On the complaint of the victim's father, Srinivas, a case was registered under Sections 103(1), 189(1)(4), and 191(3) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), covering murder, unlawful assembly, and carrying deadly weapons.
Police Warning Against Vigilantism
DCP Rakshitha Krishna Murthy issued a strict warning against any retaliatory action, stating there would be zero tolerance for vigilantism. She cautioned that any attempt by youth groups, relatives, or associates of the deceased to take the law into their own hands — including revenge attacks, property damage, or intimidating the families of the accused — would invite the strictest legal consequences. The case remains under active investigation.
Point of View
A pre-murder meeting, and a coordinated attack by at least six persons. The fact that the main accused is a prior offender and that one of the ten is a minor raises questions about how such networks form and why early criminal history did not trigger closer monitoring. DCP Murthy's public warning against vigilantism is necessary, but the harder accountability question is whether the systemic factors — caste and family honour dynamics — that enable such conspiracies are being addressed beyond individual arrests.
NationPress
11 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Bomman Yavan and how was he killed?
Bomman Yavan, also known as Akhil, was a 21-year-old engineering student from Hyderabad who was stabbed 10 to 15 times at a friend's house in Indira Nagar Colony, Medibavi, on the night of 7 May 2025. The attack was carried out by a group of accused who had planned the murder days in advance.
Why was Bomman Yavan murdered?
According to police, the victim was in a long-term relationship with a girl named Chandrika, whose family strongly opposed the affair. The main accused, Allaboina Sai Kiran, reportedly also wanted to marry Chandrika, adding another layer of motive to the killing.
Who are the accused in the Hyderabad student murder case?
Ten persons have been arrested, including the girl's father, her uncles, and other relatives. The main accused is Allaboina Sai Kiran alias Sai, a listed rowdy-sheeter. Other named accused include Rajam Paramesh Kumar Yadav, Rajam Vamshi Krishna, Rajam Manish, Srigiri Rahul, and several members of the Rajam and Kuchula families. One accused is a minor.
What charges have been filed in the case?
A case has been registered under Sections 103(1), 189(1)(4), and 191(3) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, covering murder, unlawful assembly, and carrying deadly weapons, on the complaint of the victim's father Srinivas.
What warning did Hyderabad police issue after the arrests?
Deputy Commissioner of Police Rakshitha Krishna Murthy issued a strict warning that there will be zero tolerance for vigilantism. She stated that any revenge attacks, property damage, or intimidation of the accused's families by the victim's associates would attract the strictest legal consequences.
