Four Arrested in Andhra for Injecting HIV Virus into Doctor in Revenge Plot
In a shocking case of revenge and premeditated violence, police in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, have arrested four individuals for allegedly injecting HIV-infected blood into a doctor who is the wife of a woman's former lover. The incident, which unfolded through a staged road accident, has sent ripples through the local community and raised serious concerns about criminal misuse of medical materials.
Details of the Arrests and Accused
The accused were identified as B Boya Vasundhara, aged 34 and a resident of Kurnool, along with Konge Jyothi, a 40-year-old nurse working at a private hospital in Adoni, and Jyothi's two children, both in their 20s. Police confirmed that all four were taken into custody on January 24, following an intensive investigation into the disturbing attack.
According to official statements provided to PTI, Vasundhara conspired with the three other individuals to target the victim, an assistant professor at a private medical college in Kurnool. The motive stemmed from Vasundhara's inability to accept that her former lover had married another woman, leading her to devise a plan to separate the couple through malicious means.
How the Attack Was Executed
The elaborate scheme was put into action on January 9 around 2:30 PM, when the victim was returning home on her scooter after duty for lunch. As she neared the KC Canal at Vinayak Ghat, two persons on a motorcycle intentionally rammed into her scooter, causing her to fall and sustain injuries. Under the guise of offering assistance, the accused approached the injured doctor.
While attempting to move her into an autorickshaw, Vasundhara allegedly administered an injection containing HIV-infected blood before fleeing the scene as the victim raised an alarm. Police revealed that the accused had obtained the HIV-infected blood samples from patients receiving treatment at a government hospital, falsely claiming the samples were needed for research purposes. The blood was reportedly stored in a refrigerator, though authorities noted that the virus cannot survive for extended periods even under refrigeration.
Medical and Legal Aftermath
The victim received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition, with doctors confirming her well-being. As a doctor herself, she was aware of the necessary tests and medications, and medical professionals have advised her to return after three weeks to monitor for any potential mutations or developments.
Police emphasized that the primary concern was the introduction of a foreign particle into the body, rather than a high risk of HIV transmission due to the storage conditions. The victim's husband, who is also a doctor, filed a formal complaint at the Kurnool III Town Police Station on January 10. Subsequently, a case was registered under Sections 126(2), 118(1), 272 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), highlighting the serious legal implications of the act.
Broader Implications and Community Response
This incident has underscored vulnerabilities in the handling of medical samples and the potential for such materials to be weaponized in personal vendettas. It also raises questions about security protocols at healthcare facilities, where sensitive biological materials could be misappropriated.
The local community in Kurnool has expressed alarm over the premeditated nature of the crime, calling for stricter oversight and harsher penalties to deter similar acts in the future. As the investigation continues, authorities are likely to scrutinize the procedures at the involved hospitals to prevent recurrence of such breaches.
