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Telangana doctors demand justice after medico Dr. Priyanka succumbs to injuries

The death of postgraduate medical student Dr Kanike Priyanka has triggered grief and outrage among Telangana’s medical fraternity. T-JUDA and TGDA have demanded a transparent, time-bound probe and stringent legal action against those allegedly responsible for the fatal road accident

By Telangana Today

Published Date - 10 August 2026, 04:47 PM

Telangana doctors demand justice after medico Dr. Priyanka succumbs to injuries — Dr Priyanka

Hyderabad: The tragic death of Dr. Kanike Priyanka, the young postgraduate medical student from Gadwal pursuing her Master’s in Rajahmundry, has sparked widespread grief and outrage across the medical fraternity in Telangana.

Several organizations representing government doctors in Telangana extended their deepest condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Priyanka and demanded strict, exemplary action against the individuals responsible for her untimely demise. Dr. Priyanka was an MD (DVL) student at GSL Medical College in Rajamahendravaram (formerly Rajahmundry).

On August 3, Dr. Priyanka and a friend, traveling on a two-wheeler, were struck by a car driven by intoxicated youngsters. In the brutal collision, Dr. Priyanka sustained severe head injuries. She was rushed to KIMS, Secunderabad, for advanced critical care, where she was declared brain-dead before tragically passing away on Sunday, August 9.

Telangana Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha expressed profound shock, offering heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. “The loss of a young doctor with a promising future is deeply painful. I hope the circumstances are thoroughly investigated and justice is delivered,” he stated.

The Telangana Junior Doctors’ Association (T-JUDA) and the Telangana Government Doctors Association (TGDA) strongly condemned the incident, demanding a transparent, time-bound probe and stringent legal action without any dilution of charges.

Both associations maintained that medical professionals deserve absolute safety and dignity while going about their lives. T-JUDA and TGDA vowed to stand firmly with Dr. Priyanka’s grieving family until swift justice is delivered.