Four Arrested in Kurnool for Allegedly Injecting Doctor with HIV-Infected Blood
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through Andhra Pradesh, four individuals, including two women, were arrested on Saturday for allegedly injecting a doctor with blood containing HIV in Kurnool town earlier this month. The case, which involves a twisted revenge plot, has drawn widespread attention due to its disturbing nature and medical implications.
Details of the Arrest and Accused
Police identified the arrested accused as B Boya Vasundhara, a 34-year-old resident of Kurnool; Konge Jyothi, a 40-year-old nurse at a private hospital in Adoni; and Jyothi's two teenage sons. The arrests were made on January 24, following an intensive investigation that began after the incident occurred on January 9.
According to authorities, Vasundhara was purportedly miffed that a man she was previously in a relationship with had married someone else. In a calculated move to hurt his wife, she conspired to inject her with HIV-infected blood. The doctor victim is an assistant professor at a private medical college and the wife of a general surgeon who was formerly involved with Vasundhara.
The Chilling Conspiracy and Execution
Police revealed that Vasundhara allegedly enlisted the help of her friend, Konge Jyothi, who worked as a nurse. Jyothi is accused of procuring an HIV-infected blood sample from patients undergoing treatment at the Kurnool Government Hospital. She reportedly told hospital staff that the blood was needed for research purposes, thereby obtaining it under false pretenses.
The infected blood sample was then stored in a refrigerator at Vasundhara's house, awaiting the opportune moment to carry out the malicious plan. On January 9, around 2:30 PM, the doctor was returning home on her scooter after duty for lunch when two persons on a motorcycle intentionally rammed her vehicle near the K C Canal at Vinayak Ghat.
The collision caused her to fall and sustain injuries. Seizing the moment, the accused approached her under the guise of offering help. While attempting to take her into an autorickshaw, Vasundhara allegedly administered the HIV injection before fleeing the spot when the victim raised the alarm.
Investigation and Medical Aftermath
The quick-thinking doctor was able to note down the registration number of one of the motorcycles involved in the incident. This crucial piece of information purportedly helped police track down the teenage sons of the nurse, leading to the eventual arrests. An FIR was registered on January 10 at the Kurnool Three Town police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Officials confirmed that the doctor received immediate medical treatment and is now reported to be fine. Police emphasized that the HIV virus cannot survive for days even when stored in a refrigerator, and the primary concern was the entry of a foreign particle into the body. Since the victim is a doctor herself, she was aware of the necessary tests and medication protocols.
Other doctors have advised her to return after three weeks to account for the mutation time of the virus. The doctor's husband lodged a formal police complaint on January 10, setting the legal process in motion. This case highlights not only the personal vendetta but also the alarming misuse of medical resources and trust within healthcare settings.
