A 21-year-old engineering student, P. Sai Kumar, was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on the night of May 16, 2024. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM near the Wipro company in Gachibowli when Sai Kumar was returning home after meeting friends.
Sai Kumar, a resident of Miyapur, was a final-year student at a private engineering college. He was struck by an unidentified vehicle while walking on the roadside. Passersby discovered him severely injured and immediately alerted the police. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, but succumbed to his injuries during the early hours of May 17th.
The Gachibowli police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. They are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify the vehicle involved and the driver. Initial reports suggest the vehicle may be a car, but further investigation is needed to confirm this.
Sai Kumar’s family has been notified, and his body was handed over to them after a post-mortem examination. His friends and family describe him as a bright and hardworking student with a promising future. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for stricter road safety measures in the area.
Police are appealing to anyone with information about the accident to come forward and assist with the investigation. They are particularly interested in identifying any vehicles that may have been damaged or exhibited suspicious behavior in the vicinity of the accident site around the time of the incident. The case is being treated as a hit-and-run under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
