A horrific incident of domestic violence has come to light in the Kushaiguda area of Hyderabad, where a 50-year-old woman was brutally assaulted by her live-in partner. The accused allegedly attacked the victim with a vegetable knife, cutting her tongue during a heated argument at their residence early Saturday morning.
Details of the Incident
According to Kushaiguda Sub-Inspector Satish Kumar, the victim, identified as Sujatha, a daily wage laborer, had been living alone since the death of her husband nearly a decade ago. Her daughter and son are married and reside separately. Approximately six months ago, Sujatha met a man named Naveen, and their acquaintance gradually developed into a relationship. For the past six months, the two had been living together with mutual consent.
However, recent differences had arisen between the couple over personal matters. In the early hours of Saturday, a verbal argument escalated into a violent confrontation. During the altercation, Naveen allegedly became enraged, picked up a vegetable knife, and slit Sujatha's tongue. Following the attack, the victim collapsed in a pool of blood while screaming for help, and the accused fled the scene.
Medical Response and Condition
Hearing her cries, local residents and neighbors rushed to the house and found the woman critically injured. They immediately transported her to Gandhi Hospital for emergency treatment. Doctors performed emergency surgery and managed to save her life. Hospital authorities confirmed that the victim is currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is recovering steadily.
Police Investigation
After the incident, the victim's daughter, Ammulu, filed a written complaint at the Kushaiguda police station. Based on the complaint, the police registered a case against Naveen under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including attempt to murder and grievous hurt. Kushaiguda SI Satish Kumar stated that a special police team has been formed, and search operations are underway to trace and apprehend the absconding accused.
