Jubilee Hills SHO suspended over Telangana minister's ex-OSD assault case
Synopsis
A Hyderabad police inspector has been suspended for allegedly delaying an FIR in an assault case against N. Sumanth, former OSD to Telangana minister Konda Surekha — a case that has collided with a separate intra-Congress political storm over Surekha's daughter's public attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
Key Takeaways
Jubilee Hills SHO Muttu Yadav suspended by Police Commissioner V.
Sajjanar on 25 August over alleged FIR delay and failure to trace accused N.
Sumanth and five others face an attempt to murder case under Section 109 of the BNS for allegedly assaulting realtor Gongidi Harikrishna with iron rods on 30 July .
Accused allegedly demanded ₹10 crore from the complainant, who sustained a hand fracture and underwent surgery on 10 August .
Sumanth remains at large; his driver was detained on Sunday.
A departmental inquiry into the police station's handling has also been ordered.
TPCC disciplinary committee issued a show-cause notice to Minister Konda Surekha over her daughter Konda Sushmitha's public remarks targeting CM A.
The Inspector (Station House Officer) of Jubilee Hills Police Station in Hyderabad has been suspended following alleged lapses in handling a case against N. Sumanth, former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Telangana Forest and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha. Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar issued the suspension orders against Muttu Yadav on 25 August, citing alleged delay in filing the First Information Report (FIR) and failure to trace the accused.
What the Case Is About
A zero FIR was registered against N. Sumanth and five others — Ramu, Prashanth, Arun Kumar Reddy, Karthik, and Mahender Reddy — at Medipally Police Station of Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate last week. The case was subsequently transferred to Jubilee Hills Police Station under Hyderabad Commissionerate.
The complaint was lodged by Gongidi Harikrishna, a real estate businessman and resident of Boduppal. Harikrishna alleged that on 30 July, Sumanth summoned him to Ramu's office, where he was allegedly assaulted with iron rods and sticks, threatened with dire consequences, and had a demand of ₹10 crore made against him. The complainant stated he sustained a fracture to his left hand along with bleeding injuries, and underwent surgery on 10 August.
An attempt to murder case has been registered against the six accused under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). As of the latest reports, Sumanth remained at large, though his driver was picked up by police on Sunday.
Action Against the Police Station
Commissioner Sajjanar ordered the suspension of SHO Muttu Yadav over the alleged delay in filing the FIR and the failure to trace and apprehend Sumanth. A departmental inquiry has also been initiated into the overall handling of the case by the police station. The action signals that senior police leadership is treating the investigative lapses seriously, particularly given the political sensitivity of the case.
Political Storm Around Minister Konda Surekha
The case has emerged against the backdrop of a widening controversy within Telangana's ruling Indian National Congress (Congress) involving Minister Surekha's family. At the minister's birthday celebrations in Warangal district, her daughter Konda Sushmitha publicly declared her intent to contest from Parkala Assembly constituency in the next elections — even without a party ticket — and levelled allegations of corruption against the family of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
The remarks triggered a sharp response from the party. The disciplinary committee of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) issued a show-cause notice to Minister Surekha over her daughter's statements. Surekha subsequently distanced herself from the remarks, stating that Sushmitha had expressed her personal views.
What Comes Next
With Sumanth still at large, police are under pressure to make an arrest following the suspension of the local SHO. The departmental inquiry into the Jubilee Hills Police Station's handling of the case is expected to proceed in parallel. The dual pressure — a fugitive accused and an internal police probe — puts the Hyderabad Commissionerate in the spotlight. Meanwhile, the TPCC show-cause notice to Minister Surekha adds a political dimension that is unlikely to fade quickly.
Point of View
And that the FIR itself was delayed, points to a systemic failure rather than one officer's lapse alone. The concurrent political crisis within the Congress — a minister's daughter publicly attacking the Chief Minister — adds a layer of factional complexity that could shape how aggressively this case is ultimately pursued.
NationPress
25 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the Jubilee Hills SHO suspended in Hyderabad?
SHO Muttu Yadav was suspended by Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar on 25 August for allegedly delaying the filing of the FIR and failing to trace accused N. Sumanth in an assault and attempt-to-murder case. A departmental inquiry into the station's handling of the case has also been ordered.
Who is N. Sumanth and what is he accused of?
N. Sumanth is the former OSD (Officer on Special Duty) to Telangana Forest and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha. He and five others are accused of assaulting real estate businessman Gongidi Harikrishna with iron rods on 30 July, causing a hand fracture, and allegedly demanding ₹10 crore from him. An attempt to murder case has been registered against them under Section 109 of the BNS.
What is the political controversy involving Minister Konda Surekha?
At Surekha's birthday event in Warangal, her daughter Konda Sushmitha publicly declared she would contest the Parkala Assembly seat independently and made corruption allegations against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's family. The TPCC disciplinary committee issued a show-cause notice to Minister Surekha over the remarks. Surekha stated that her daughter expressed personal views.
Has N. Sumanth been arrested?
As of the latest available reports, N. Sumanth remained at large. His driver was detained by police on Sunday. The suspension of the local SHO for failure to trace Sumanth has increased pressure on the Hyderabad Commissionerate to make an arrest.
Where was the assault case originally registered?
A zero FIR was first registered at Medipally Police Station under Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate. The case was subsequently transferred to Jubilee Hills Police Station under Hyderabad Commissionerate, where the handling delays led to the SHO's suspension.
