Man kills lover in Hyderabad, attacks three friends

Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a man fatally attacked his partner on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Gopanpally Thanda within the Gachibowli police station limits in Hyderabad
The deceased has been identified as a beautician from Bengal.
According to the reports, the accused, Rakesh from Bidar, Karnataka, had been in a relationship with the woman, who was working as a beautician in Nalgonda.
Following a dispute, the woman broke off the relationship, but Rakesh continued to pursue and harass her, demanding marriage.
On the day of the incident, when the woman refused his demands, Rakesh attacked her with a vegetable knife. The attack resulted in the woman dying on the spot.
During the attack, Rakesh also attacked three of the woman’s friends who tried to intervene, leaving them seriously injured.
Upon learning about the incident, the police rushed to the crime spot. Later, the three women were promptly taken to the hospital for treatment.
Following the attack, Rakesh fled the crime spot and later attempted to end his life by climbing an electric pole in Kanakamamidi village near Moinabad, Ranga Reddy District.
He reportedly touched the wires and was electrocuted, falling down and sustaining injuries.
The Moinabad police alerted them to the situation and transported Rakesh to Osmania General Hospital for treatment. He is currently undergoing treatment there.
A case has been registered, and an investigation is ongoing.
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