Hyderabad: A suicide case in Raikode created tension in Sangareddy district after sarpanch aspirant Raju died near Shamshuddinpur on Monday. Police said Raju came from Pippadupalli village and enjoyed support from the Congress party. He stayed at a farm house with Ayyappa devotees the previous night. They completed routine prayers and rested. At dawn, he stepped out alone and did not return. Because of the delay, the group searched for him.
They soon found him hanging from a tree close to the farm. They informed his family at once and also alerted the police. Officers reached the area and examined the spot. They opened an inquiry and collected statements from everyone who stayed with him. Investigators said they will track each detail from the hours before the suicide case surfaced.
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Congress leaders and villagers reached the location soon after hearing the news. They said Raju, aged 36, kept friendly ties with many people in the locality. Police continued the inquiry through the day and reviewed statements from witnesses. They said more clarity will emerge after additional questioning. Raju leaves behind his wife Shwetha and their two daughters.