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Andhra medical student dies after hit-and-run, CM announces Rs 20 lakh
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…
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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.
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The public outrage and candlelight rallies are understandable, but the political blame game, with YSRC leaders calling a bandh and alleging a cover-up, risks drowning out the victim. The real test now is whether the police, having upgraded the charges from rash driving to attempt to commit culpable homicide, will secure a swift conviction. Will the prosecution treat this like any drunk-driving case or pursue the maximum penalty? The key number: how long the accused actually spend behind bars.
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