Sub-Inspector K Venkanna Dies in Hit-and-Run While on Ganesh Immersion Duty in Hyderabad

A Sub-Inspector of the Telangana Police, K Venkanna, was struck by a two-wheeler while crossing a road in Hyderabad during security duties for the annual Ganesh immersion procession. The rider did not stop and fled the scene. Venkanna was taken to a nearby hospital, discharged after his family arrived, and later travelled to Warangal for further treatment. He died while undergoing care at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital later that evening.

Deccan Chronicle

The Ganesh immersion ceremony draws large crowds in Hyderabad, prompting police deployment for crowd control and traffic management. Officers from districts across the state, including K Venkanna from the Kothagudem Two Town police station in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, are temporarily assigned to the city to assist with these duties.

CNN-News18

• K Venkanna — Sub-Inspector, Kothagudem Two Town police station; native of Thorrur, Mahabubabad district.

New Indian Express

• Sanjay Kumar — Assistant Commissioner of Police, Saifabad; provided details of the incident and the subsequent police response.

The Hindu

• V. C. Sajjanar — Hyderabad Police Commissioner; offered condolences and pledged legal action.

The Hindu

• CM Reddy — Chief Minister of Telangana; directed senior officials to pursue stringent action against the alleged offender.

The Hindu

Saifabad ACP Sanjay Kumar said the officer was hit while performing immersion-security duties and that the rider fled. A case was registered at Saifabad police station based on Venkanna’s own complaint, and investigators are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the two-wheeler.

The Hindu

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar described Venkanna’s death as an “irreplaceable loss” to the police department and affirmed that the force would support the officer’s family.

The Hindu

• Reported age of the officer: 55 years (Deccan Chronicle, News18) and 57 years.

CNN-News18

• Reported time of impact: approximately 1:48 a.m., around 3 a.m., and “late night”.

New Indian Express

• No injuries or arrests have been reported for the rider; the investigation remains ongoing.

CNN-News18

• Age discrepancy: Sources differ between 55 and 57 years.

ThePrint

• Exact time of collision: Reported times range from 1:48 a.m. to 3 a.m. and are described generally as “late night.”

CNN-News18

• Location specifics: Some accounts place the incident near Tank Bund, others at NTR Marg near crane No. 2.

Deccan Chronicle

• Rider identification: No name, vehicle registration, or motive has been disclosed; the rider remains at large.

CNN-News18

• “We will take strict legal action against the accused who caused this tragedy by driving the vehicle irresponsibly,” — Mr. Sajjanar, Hyderabad Police Commissioner “We will take strict legal action against the accused who caused this tragedy by driving the vehicle irresponsibly,” — Mr. Sajjanar, hyderabad police commissioner

The Hindu

Police continue to examine CCTV recordings and other evidence to locate the two-wheeler driver. The case remains open, and senior officials have been tasked with ensuring that any identified offender faces legal consequences.

ThePrint