Hit by brother, girl dies at hospital

Hyderabad, March 02: A 13-year girl, who was hit by her brother for speaking to another person a couple of days back, succumbed to injuries at a hospital on Sunday.

The girl, Venkatamma, lived with her brother, Konda, a daily wager, at the MG Colony at Shaikpet.

According to police, two days ago Konda woke up early in the morning and found his sister talking with one Praveen despite his warning against moving with that person. Infuriated, Konda asked his sister to return to their native village in Mahaboobnagar district but Venkatamma refused. In a fit of rage, Konda picked up a pestle and hit Venkatamma on the head.

A case under Section 302 (murder) was registered and investigation is on. Konda is absconding.

–Agencies