Hyderabad: DRDO employee dies after assault over alleged woman harassment

A 55-year-old DRDO employee, Ram Mohan, died in Hyderabad after allegedly being pushed to the ground during a confrontation over alleged harassment of a young woman. Chikkadpally police registered a case following a complaint by his wife and are investigating.

Hyderabad: A 55-year-old DRDO employee, Ram Mohan, died while undergoing treatment on Thursday, after allegedly being pushed to the ground during a confrontation over his alleged harassment of a young woman in Chikkadpally.

According to information available, Ram Mohan, who had lived in Venkateswara Swamy Temple Street in the locality for the past two years, had allegedly been behaving inappropriately towards a young woman living nearby and harassing her for some time.
On Wednesday night, the woman reportedly informed her relative, Abhijith, about the alleged harassment. Abhijith confronted Ram Mohan and questioned him over his behaviour, leading to an argument between the two. During the altercation, Abhijith allegedly pushed Ram Mohan to the ground, causing a serious head injury.

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Ram Mohan was immediately shifted to CC Shroff Hospital in Kacheguda for treatment but succumbed to his injuries on Thursday.

Based on a complaint lodged by Ram Mohan’s wife, the Chikkadpally police registered a case and are investigating.