In a tragic incident during panchayat elections in Rangareddy district, Palle Latha (42), a candidate from Masaniguda under Shankarpally mandal, collapsed while campaigning and was declared dead on arrival at hospital. Despite her death, she won the ward member election by 30 votes against her rival candidate.
The victim was sleeping in her house in Manthan Gowrelli village allegedly under the influence of alcohol, when assailants entered and raped her, say police
