# Andhra medical student dies after hit-and-run, CM announces Rs 20 lakh 2026-08-09T20:52:54+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Dr Kanike Priyanka, a 25-year-old first-year PG dermatology student at GSL Medical College, died on Sunday in Hyderabad, three days after a hit-and-run outside Prasaditya Mall in Rajamahendravaram. She was on a motorcycle with her friend Umesh when an SUV driven by two intoxicated men, Daswanth (24) and Desabhaktula Andrew Joseph Edward (23), allegedly hit them. Priyanka suffered severe head injuries and was declared brain-dead; Umesh had minor injuries. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief and announced Rs 20 lakh ex-gratia, blaming drunken driving. Police upgraded the charges from rash driving to attempt to commit culpable homicide after reviewing CCTV footage. The accused are in judicial custody until August 21. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and other leaders offered condolences, while YSRC leaders held candlelight rallies and demanded strict punishment. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - deccanchronicle.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Andhra Pradesh, CM Naidu, compensation, drunk driving, hit-and-run, medical student Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/andhra-medical-student-dies-after-hit-and-run-cm-announces-rs-20-lakh/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/andhra-medical-student-dies-after-hit-and-run-cm-announces-rs-20-lakh/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.