Hyderabad: Senior Congress leader and Telangana Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir urged society to show greater compassion and support struggling families after the Kamareddy triple murder, where an auto driver allegedly drowned his three minor daughters in a lake.
Police said the accused, who worked as an auto driver and reportedly struggled with financial distress and addiction, initially claimed that his daughters aged eight, six and five had gone missing on March 6. However, investigators later found inconsistencies in his statements during questioning.
Further investigation and tracking of his movements revealed that he had taken the three children to a nearby lake and drowned them one after another. Police subsequently arrested the accused and remanded him to judicial custody on charges of murder.
The Kamareddy triple murder sent shockwaves across the town, with residents expressing grief and anger over the killing of the three young sisters. Many people gathered to express solidarity with the grieving family.
Shabbir Ali responds to Kamareddy triple murder during condolence visit
Mohammed Ali Shabbir visited the family on Monday evening and met the children’s mother, who lost all three daughters in the tragedy. He expressed deep sorrow and described the incident as a painful reminder of the consequences of poverty, social neglect and lack of timely support for vulnerable families.
Addressing those present, Shabbir Ali said the tragedy should serve as a wake-up call for society to recognise distress within communities before it leads to catastrophic outcomes. He noted that many families silently struggle to meet basic needs while others spend large amounts on social functions.
He urged people to rethink the way charity and community support are practised. Instead of offering occasional small donations, he said communities should help poor families build sustainable livelihoods. According to him, enabling someone to earn a livelihood, such as by supporting a small business or providing an auto rickshaw, can transform lives and prevent desperate situations.
“If society fails to recognise and support those suffering from extreme poverty, such tragedies may continue to occur,” he said, appealing to people to introspect and act collectively.
During the visit, Shabbir Ali announced financial assistance of ₹25,000 for the grieving mother. Municipal councillors, community leaders and residents also contributed support. Several councillors pledged ₹5,000 each, while others offered smaller donations.
By the end of the meeting, contributions from local leaders and residents crossed around ₹1.06 lakh. The amount was handed over to the victim’s family to help them manage the immediate crisis. Shabbir Ali advised that the funds be kept safely and used to support the mother’s survival and future needs.
He also urged officials and community representatives to explore ways to provide the woman with stable housing and a means of livelihood so that she could rebuild her life after the tragedy.
Shabbir Ali also appreciated the efforts of the police department for solving the case quickly. He noted that officers worked through the night to trace the accused and uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the children.
However, several residents demanded strict punishment for the accused and expressed anger over the brutality of the crime.
For many people in Kamareddy, the incident has raised serious concerns about poverty, addiction, mental stress and the lack of social support systems for families facing hardship. Shabbir Ali said the tragedy should be seen not only as a crime but also as a warning about the consequences of ignoring distress within communities.