The tragic stabbing of Roopa Reddy, the principal of Nagarjuna School in Telangana’s Nalgonda district, unfolded when two former students allegedly assaulted her at her residence. The police reported that the motive behind this heinous act was an attempt to steal money. Following the incident, the local police deployed five teams to delve into the investigation, thoroughly examining approximately 70 CCTV recordings from the surrounding area.

A significant breakthrough arose when investigators discovered that during her last conversation with her aunt, Roopa Reddy had referred to one of the assailants as “Babu”. This term was known to be used by her when addressing students, leading the police to examine potential suspects among the student populace.

In the immediate aftermath of the murder, the school was closed for four days. Upon reopening, law enforcement identified and interrogated 13 students who had been absent, including five individuals from Class 10, who became subjects of heightened scrutiny. Among them, two displayed extravagant spending patterns, which raised suspicions regarding their activities.

Discovery of Forensic Evidence

Further investigation revealed that one of the minors had previously resided in the school’s hostel and had a penchant for alcohol and motorcycles. At one point, Roopa Reddy had found cash and a mobile phone in the accused’s possession, which led her to reprimand him and demote him from his hostel status to that of a day scholar. This decision reportedly fostered resentment towards her.

In addition to this, investigators found that just a month prior to the incident, one of the accused had travelled to Goa, indicating potential premeditated intentions to engage in illegal activities. Days before the murder, he was seen scouting Roopa Reddy’s residence after ascertaining that substantial fee collections from her school were kept at her home.

Details of the Attack and Aftermath

The attack occurred on August 11 when Roopa Reddy returned home from work. Allegedly, the two minors climbed over the compound wall and entered her house while wearing masks. During the altercation, one of the assailants reportedly lost his mask, allowing Roopa Reddy to recognise him. Subsequently, the two suspects attacked her multiple times with a knife, inflicting 27 stab wounds before fleeing with her mobile phone and cash.

Following the incident, law enforcement successfully recovered Rs 1.54 lakh in cash, an iPhone, and Roopa Reddy’s phone from the suspects. Given their status as minors, authorities noted that they would be presented before the Juvenile Justice Court to face the consequences of their actions.

SP Sharath Chandra Pawar confirmed that the investigation had established a clear link between the accused and Roopa Reddy, noting that both individuals had once been students under her tutelage. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover further details related to the incident and ensure justice is served.

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