Sunday, December 1, 2019

Hang them or set them on fire: Kin of accused

Mom: Can’t defend my son after this, I’ll be hated by all

Sushil.Rao@timesgroup.com

Hyderabad:1.12.2019

Family members of the four men accused of raping and brutally murdering the 27-year-old veterinary doctor on the outskirts of Hyderabad have said that they would not challenge if the court gives capital punishment to their sons.

Shyamala, mother of one of the accused C Chennakeshavulu, said, “Let him be hanged or set on fire like what they have done to the doctor,” she said.

Chennakeshavulu hails from Gudigandla village in Makthal mandal of Telangana’s Narayanpet district. After police took her son away on Thursday morning for questioning, Shyamala said her husband left home in disgust.

Shyamala said she could feel the pain the family of the veterinarian was going through. “I have a daughter and I know what the woman’s family must be suffering. If I defend my son after knowing that he has committed a heinous crime, people will hate me for the rest of my life.”

“Five months ago, we got him married to a girl of his choice. We have never put any pressure on him at home as he has been suffering from a kidney ailment. We were taking him to NIMS hospital in Hyderabad every six months for treatment,” she recalled.

Jollu Shiva and Jollu Naveen, who are among the accused, also hail from Gudigandla. The main accused, Mohammed Areef, belongs to Jaklair, a neighbouring village.

Areef’s mother Moole Bi was distraught when reporters spoke to her. Areef, driver of the lorry which was used to dispose of the body, came home after committing the crime. “He told me that a girl had died in an accident in which his lorry was involved,” she said.

His father Hussain said they had no idea about the crime that Areef was involved in. “Let him be given any punishment he deserves,” he said. Moole Bi said the other three suspects used to often visit their home.

People were agitated in both Gudigandla and Jaklair and said the shocking crime had brought shame to their villages. Locals and students took out rallies in both villages. Girl students, who participated in a rally at Jaklair, shouted slogans demanding stringent action .

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