Hyderabad: Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar condemned a recent murder case in which a man allegedly killed his brother for insurance money. He described the crime as a clear reflection of rising societal greed and warned that the pursuit of wealth must not override human values.
“If currency becomes our conscience, then humanity is the first casualty,” Sajjanar posted on X (formerly Twitter). His remarks came after widespread media coverage of the incident, although he did not mention the case directly. According to reports, financial gain motivated the alleged fratricide.
Sajjanar cautioned that society is moving toward a dangerous mindset where monetary interests overpower familial bonds. “We are watching a society where money is becoming more powerful than love,” he wrote. He further noted that people are now “trading” human relationships for cash.
To stress the emotional void left by such actions, Sajjanar added, “Money doesn’t hug you back. Money doesn’t wipe your tears.” He argued that no financial asset can replace genuine emotional support.
He concluded his statement with a strong warning: “No bank balance can replace a heartbeat. No insurance policy can replace a life.” Sajjanar urged the public to resist letting greed erode fundamental human values.
If currency becomes our conscience, then humanity is the first casualty!!
A brother murdering his own blood… for insurance money.
If this doesn’t shake us, what will?We are watching a society where money is becoming more powerful than love, where the very bonds that once held… pic.twitter.com/6jYSliWy9n
— V.C. Sajjanar, IPS (@SajjanarVC) December 3, 2025