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Hyderabad veterinary doctor Priyanka Reddy murder

“Please talk to me for a while...I am scared.” These were the last words said by Priyanka Reddy to her sister. Dr Reddy, 26, who was raped, murdered and was burnt to death

Women’s in India are still not safe., Dr Reddy’s body was found on the outskirts of Hyderabad near the Chadanpalli village in Rangareddy district on Wednesday, November 27. She was reported missing by her family members. The police have arrested four people in connection to the crime.

A resident of Shamshabad, the victim worked as a veterinary doctor in Nawabpet and travelled frequently to the skin clinic in Gachibowli. Like any routine day, Dr. Reddy left her home around 5 pm for the clinic. However, her scooter, as her family reported, had a flat tyre, and she took a stranger’s help. When near a toll plaza, she called her sister and told her about the flat tyre. She also expressed the uneasiness she felt and the suspicion she had on the strangers helping her.

"You please keep talking until my scooter comes back. They [the strangers] are all waiting outside. You please keep talking to me, I am scared,” she urged her sister. Soon, with a promise of calling back soon, Dr Reddy hung up the call. When she failed to call, their family went to search her near the toll plaza, but after being unable to locate her, she went to the police and filed a missing complaint. Much to their dismay, her charred body was found the next day in the underpass at around 7 am.

Soon as the story broke, several politicians and celebrities rallied on social media seeking justice for Dr Reddy. A candlelight vigil was hosted on Thursday in memory of the victim in Hyderabad.