Man Tied to Tree and Beaten by Locals After Hammer Attack on Woman in Suryapet
In a shocking incident in Suryapet, a 28-year-old man was tied to a tree and severely thrashed by local residents on Thursday morning. This violent response came after he allegedly attacked a 25-year-old woman with a hammer at her sister's residence in Kudakuda, located on the outskirts of Suryapet.
Details of the Accused and Victim
Police have identified the accused as B Mahesh, a resident of Lingampalle village in Noothankal mandal, Suryapet district. Mahesh holds a graduate degree and had been living in Hyderabad while actively searching for employment opportunities. The victim, who hails from the same mandal, is currently pursuing her final year of LLB studies in Hyderabad.
Background of the Relationship and Attack
According to the Suryapet rural police, Mahesh and the woman had been in a relationship for several years. However, the relationship recently became strained, leading the woman to start avoiding Mahesh. A few days prior to the incident, she went to stay at her sister's house in Kudakuda. When Mahesh discovered her location after she failed to answer his calls, he decided to confront her.
At approximately 9:45 am, Mahesh arrived at the house armed with a hammer. At that time, the victim's sister and brother-in-law were away at work, leaving the woman alone in the penthouse. After a brief argument, Mahesh attacked her on the head three times with the hammer, causing her to collapse. Her screams alerted a neighbor, who rushed to the penthouse to investigate.
Vigilante Justice and Police Intervention
Upon the neighbor's arrival, Mahesh attempted to flee the scene. However, local residents quickly caught him, tied him to a tree, and roughed him up before alerting the police. Suryapet rural CI Rajasekhar stated, "The locals took matters into their own hands, detaining Mahesh and administering rough justice before we arrived."
Both Mahesh and the LLB student were immediately rushed to a hospital for urgent medical treatment. Due to the severity of her injuries, the woman was referred to NIMS in Hyderabad for advanced care. Mahesh, who sustained bruises from the beating by locals, was discharged later in the evening.
Legal Actions and Current Status
Police have arrested Mahesh and registered an attempt-to-murder case against him. CI Rajasekhar added, "We have taken Mahesh into custody, and he will be produced before the court for remand proceedings. The victim is undergoing treatment, and her condition is reported as stable." This incident highlights a case of alleged domestic violence escalating into a public vigilante response, raising concerns about community reactions to such crimes in the region.
