# Sons throw paralysed mother into well over superstition in Telangana

2026-08-25T23:56:05+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Two brothers in Karimnagar district allegedly killed their 80-year-old paralysed mother by throwing her into a well, police said on Monday. The incident occurred on April 6 in Saidapur mandal, but came to light during the investigation. The deceased, Ventakamma, had become paralysed just 10 days before her death. Her sons, Sammaiah and Srinivas, allegedly believed that if she died in the house, they would have to vacate it. They took her to an agricultural well and threw her inside while no one else was home. The brothers were arrested. Police are conducting further investigation into the case.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, the brothers face a potential charge of murder, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. The case highlights how superstition continues to drive violent crimes in rural Telangana, despite awareness campaigns by the state police and the Telangana State Legal Services Authority. The district court in Karimnagar will hear the bail application next. The trial could hinge on whether the brothers acted with premeditation, as the act of transporting their mother to the well suggests planning.

## Coverage

- siasat.com <https://www.siasat.com/sons-throw-mother-into-well-over-superstition-in-telangana-3530751/>
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