Man kills sister, injures brother in Old Malakpet over family dispute

Hyderabad: A man was arrested in Hyderabad on April 9, 2025, after allegedly killing his sister and injuring his brother during a dispute at their family home in Old Malakpet.

Madan Rao, the accused, reportedly went to his mother’s house in the evening, where he got into a heated argument with his 68-year-old sister Laxmi and his 70-year-old brother Sudarshan.

In the course of the altercation, Madan is said to have attacked both siblings with a knife. Laxmi died at the scene, while Sudarshan was taken to the hospital with injuries.

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The Chaderghat police responded to the incident and arrested Madan Rao. Authorities have indicated that he may be suffering from mental health issues.

Tragedy struck Old Malakpet, Hyderabad, on April 9 as a family dispute turned fatal. Madan Rao allegedly attacked his sister Laxmi (68) and brother Sudarshan (70) with a knife during a heated argument at their mother’s residence. Laxmi succumbed to severe injuries on the spot,… pic.twitter.com/LB6IwwgD4D

— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) April 10, 2025