After the horrific murder of Madhuri (name changed), a veterinary doctor in Hyderabad who was found burned to death on Thursday, scores of people have expressed their outrage demanding justice for the young woman. The body of the 26-year-old woman, who went missing on Wednesday night, was found in the underpass at the underpass of a National Highway in Chatanpally village, on the outskirts of Hyderabad.
Madhuri’s brutal murder has once again ignited discussions around the question of women’s safety. Madhuri, a resident of Shamshabad, used to come to Gachibowli in Hyderabad often, to reportedly visit a skin clinic. On Wednesday, as usual, she left home by bike around 5 pm, and parked it near the Shamshabad toll plaza, before taking a cab to Gachibowli.
After she returned to the spot around 9:20 pm, she found the back tyre of her tyre deflated. A lorry driver insisted to help despite Madhuri declining his offer. Meanwhile, she called her sister and informed her that she was near a toll plaza and that she was scared of the people sitting inside the lorry. When her sister, Ramya (name changed) called her back around 9.44 pm, her phone was found to be switched off. Subsequently her family went to Shamshabad toll booth and after they found her missing, they registered a missing complaint with the Shamshabad police station.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy condemning the murder said, "I'm left distraught by the cowardly act of violating and setting on fire [the victim], near Shamshabad, resulting in her death. I demand immediate probe and stringent action against those found guilty." He said that he would talk to the Director General of Police and follow up on the case.
I further request @TelanganaDGP to constitute a special team to nab the culprits and file charge sheets in this matter at the earliest to ensure no such incident occurs ever again.
— G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) November 28, 2019
My deepest condolences to her family.
Telangana Mahila Congress demanded justice, and accused the KCR government in Telangana of failing women.
we demand justice for #Priyankareddy, #KCR government has failed the women of Telangana again @maloth_kavitha we demand you speak up for #Priyankareddy #RIPPriyankaReddy @Sharada_Nerella,@sushmitadevinc,@MahilaCongress https://t.co/6P15Y2yC6S
— Telangana Pradesh Mahila Congress (@TelanganaPMC) November 29, 2019
Demanding justice and action against the culprits, Telangana Congress working president Revanth Reddy said he hoped the government would take strict action against the criminals, and set a precedent.
Outraged on hearing about the incident last night! I hope atleast now the @TelanganaCMO takes strict action against those who committed this heinous crime and sets a precedent that this will not be tolerated. #RIPPriyankaReddy
— Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) November 29, 2019
Not just political leaders, actors too joined in demanding justice for the victim. Actor Keerthy Suresh expressing concerns over the safety of women in Hyderabad wrote, "I am just speechless at the moment not knowing who is to be blamed, especially in a city like Hyderabad which I presumed to a super safe city."
#RIPPriyankaReddy #JusticeForPriyankaReddy pic.twitter.com/9vCKsbsj1O
— Keerthy Suresh (@KeerthyOfficial) November 29, 2019
She further added, "When will our country ever become safe for a woman to walk around at any time of the day."
Expressing condolences, Telugu actor Sudheer Babu shared the helplines of police that can be contacted during an emergency. “I request all my sisters out there to take the help of the Police, live location apps and emergency calling options when it requires the most," he wrote.
I am disturbed .... to a level that I cannot share anything from the incident .... I request all my sisters out there to take help of the Police, live location apps and emergency calling options when it requires the most. My prayers for her innocent soul. #RIPPriyankaReddy pic.twitter.com/246ZxCQYSr
— Sudheer Babu (@isudheerbabu) November 29, 2019
Actor Mehreen Pirzada wrote, "Completely shocked by this news, one hopes the perpetrators of such a heinous crime are brought to justice swiftly."
#RIPPriyankaReddy Completely shocked by this news, one hopes the perpetrators of such a heinous crime are brought to justice swiftly
— Mehreen Pirzada(@Mehreenpirzada) November 29, 2019
"Its extremely disgusting and disturbing, cannot even imagine the pain that girl had to go through, and now her family.. waiting for justice to be served.." Actor Lavanya wrote.
Its extremely disgusting and disturbing, cannot even imagine the pain that girl had to go through, and now her family.. waiting for justice to be served.. #RIPPriyankaReddy https://t.co/h0a42qVUIe
— LAVANYA (@Itslavanya) November 29, 2019
What a horrifying incident.. So sad to hear about Priyanka Reddy being kidnapped.. raped.. n burnt alive.. I don’t even know what punishment would be enough for the B*****ds who did this.. My condolences and prayers up for the family..#RIPPriyankaReddy#JusticeForPriyankaReddy pic.twitter.com/SmrcMd1Q4p
— Varun Sandesh (@itsvarunsandesh) November 28, 2019
So a woman who had her bike punctured late at night & is found burnt next morning,how long do we need to keep saying we are the most dangerous place for women? What will make men understand this & stop saying how we need to acknowledge individual men as good #RIPPriyankaReddy
— محترمہ پربھا (@deepsealioness) November 28, 2019
Shocked & angry beyond expression! No words no action will do justice to what has been done to this girl.#RIPPriyankaReddy
— Amber Zaidi (@Amberological) November 28, 2019
On Thursday, around 7 am, the Shadnagar police found the burnt body of Madhuri in the underpass. After going through the list of missing persons, police identified her, and informed her parents.
Meanwhile, police have taken two suspects, who are reportedly lorry drivers somewhere near Anantapur district on Thursday night.
National Commission for Women Chairperson, on woman veterinary doctor sexually assaulted & murdered in Telangana: A member of NCW is going there,she'll assist the bereaved family&provide them all help. She'll coordinate with police & see that action is taken as soon as possible. https://t.co/4SF8dvDWAj
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2019