Telangana demands strict action in Rajamahendravaram medico death case
Synopsis
A 28-year-old MD student is dead after two allegedly drunk men, denied entry to a mall in Rajamahendravaram, drove their car into her scooter three times while fleeing. Now Telangana's government is pushing Andhra Pradesh for the harshest possible punishment — and the charge against the accused is set to be upgraded to culpable homicide.
Key Takeaways
Priyanka , a 28-year-old MD student at GSL Medical College, Rajamahendravaram , died on 10 August after being critically injured on 3 August .
Accused Suravarapu Daswanth and Andrew Edwards allegedly rammed their car into her scooter three times while fleeing after assaulting mall staff.
Telangana Minister Vakiti Srihari visited Gandhi Hospital and confirmed the government will extend full support to the family.
Revanth Reddy is set to raise the matter with AP CM N.
Chandrababu Naidu to seek stringent action.
Police are likely to upgrade the charge from attempt to commit culpable homicide to culpable homicide following her death.
AP CM Naidu announced ₹20 lakh financial assistance for Priyanka's family.
K. Priyanka, a 28-year-old Doctor of Medicine (MD) student at GSL Medical College, Rajamahendravaram, died on Sunday, 10 August after a speeding car driven by an allegedly drunk man rammed her scooter outside a mall in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, on the night of 3 August. The Telangana government has now demanded the harshest possible punishment for the two accused, with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy set to raise the matter directly with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
The Incident
On the night of 3 August, accused Suravarapu Daswanth and Andrew Edwards were allegedly denied entry into the mall after security staff found them drunk. The two men argued with and assaulted the staff. As mall security personnel attempted to detain them, one of the accused drove their car rashly and at high speed, ramming it into a scooter at the mall's gate — not once, but reportedly three times — in what police describe as an attempt to flee the scene.
Priyanka, who was a pillion rider on the scooter, sustained grievous injuries. She was with her friend Umesh when the car struck them. She was first admitted to a local hospital before being shifted to a facility in Hyderabad, where doctors declared her brain-dead. She passed away at KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad on Sunday.
Telangana Government's Response
Telangana Minister for Animal Husbandry, Vakiti Srihari, visited Gandhi Hospital, Hyderabad on Monday to offer condolences to Priyanka's family. The mortal remains were taken to Gandhi Hospital for postmortem examination before being transported to her native village Eklaspur in Jogulamba Gadwal district for the last rites.
Minister Srihari stated that the government would extend all possible assistance to the bereaved family. He said that the harshest punishment for the guilty would send a strong message and help prevent similar incidents in the future. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is expected to formally take up the matter with his Andhra Pradesh counterpart Naidu.
Legal Developments
Both accused were arrested following the incident, and a case of attempt to commit culpable homicide was registered against them. With Priyanka's death, police are now likely to upgrade the charge to culpable homicide, which carries significantly heavier penalties under Indian law.
Priyanka's father, Venkatesh, met police officials in Rajamahendravaram to formally lodge a complaint and urged investigators to invoke the most stringent provisions of law to ensure maximum punishment for the accused.
Andhra Pradesh's Assistance
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday announced financial assistance of ₹20 lakh for Priyanka's family. The case has drawn sharp public attention across both states, raising questions about drunk-driving enforcement and the safety of individuals near public spaces late at night.
As the case moves toward a formal culpable homicide charge, the inter-state political pressure — with Telangana's chief minister directly engaging Andhra Pradesh's leadership — signals that this incident may accelerate calls for stricter drunk-driving laws in the region.
Point of View
With legal consequences that lag behind the severity of the act. The fact that the accused were denied mall entry for being visibly drunk — yet were still in possession of a vehicle moments later — points to a gap in on-ground enforcement that no amount of post-incident political pressure can substitute for. The inter-state dimension, with Telangana's leadership formally pressing Andhra Pradesh, risks turning a criminal accountability matter into a political optic. The real test is whether the courts move swiftly on the upgraded culpable homicide charge, or whether the case joins a long queue of high-profile drunk-driving deaths where outrage faded faster than justice arrived.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is K. Priyanka and what happened to her?
K. Priyanka was a 28-year-old MD student at GSL Medical College in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh. On the night of 3 August, two allegedly drunk men rammed their car into the scooter she was riding pillion on, outside a mall in Rajamahendravaram, causing grievous injuries that led to her death on 10 August.
Who are the accused in the Rajamahendravaram medico death case?
The accused are Suravarapu Daswanth and Andrew Edwards, who were allegedly under the influence of alcohol when the incident occurred. They had been denied entry to the mall by security staff and assaulted them before fleeing in their car, ramming the scooter in the process. Both were subsequently arrested.
What charges have been filed against the accused?
Police initially registered a case of attempt to commit culpable homicide against both accused. Following Priyanka's death, authorities are expected to upgrade the charge to culpable homicide, which carries heavier penalties under Indian law.
What has the Telangana government done in response?
Telangana Minister Vakiti Srihari visited Gandhi Hospital on Monday to console the family and confirmed government assistance. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to take up the matter directly with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to press for the strictest possible punishment.
What financial help has been announced for Priyanka's family?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced financial assistance of ₹20 lakh for Priyanka's family on Sunday. The Telangana government has also said it will extend all possible support to the bereaved family.
