Warangal deaths: Forensic doctors suspect victims were murdered

HYDERABAD: Forensic doctors from MGM Hospital in Warangal told the police on Sunday that they suspect the involvement of atleast one or more persons behind the death of nine persons, whose bodies were found in a well at Gorrekunta village in Warangal four days ago.
With the inputs given by forensic experts, the case is now being probed by police as a suspected murder case.
Four persons are currently being interrogated by Warangal police, who suspect the role of one Sanjay Kumar, an acquaintance of one of the deceased, Maqsood, the head of the six-member family from West Bengal who were among the nine dead.The forensic team, led by Dr Raza Malik, after gathering evidence at the crime scene, said that the victims were dragged in a bag, probably a gunny bag, before being pushed into the well.
“We are waiting for the Forensic Science Laboratory authorities to confirm if any sedative was given to the nine persons, before they were pushed into the well. Once I get the lab report, I will give my final opinion,” Raza said.
There is a possibility that the food or soft drink served to the victims was laced with a sedative drug, the doctors said.
Officials said that there are other aspects that need to be investigated before experts and police arrive at a conclusion.
Warangal police during interrogation found that one of the suspects was in a relationship with one of the deceased.
Warangal police said it will conclude the case soon and reveal the cause of the deaths.