Tragic Murder in Telangana: Son Accused of Burning Mother Over Black‑Magic Claims

In the quiet hamlet of Ellupet, tucked inside Tekmal mandal of Medak district, a horrifying incident unfolded that has left the whole community stunned. On a seemingly ordinary morning, 40‑year‑old Karre Sayamma, an agricultural labourer who lived alone, was found dead, burnt beyond recognition. The police say the fire was started by her own son, 21‑year‑old Karre Durgesh, who allegedly blamed his mother for practising black magic.

According to the official report, Durgesh had been drifting back and forth between Hyderabad – where he worked as an auto‑rickshaw driver – and his native village for about ten days before the tragedy. Neighbours recall noticing his erratic behaviour, occasional bouts of heavy drinking, and a growing obsession with the idea that his mother was involved in occult rituals that supposedly caused the deaths of a few villagers years ago.

When the police arrived after being alerted, they discovered Sayamma’s charred body lying near the outskirts of the house. Forensic teams quickly concluded that the fire was ignited with diesel, most likely siphoned from Durgesh’s auto‑rickshaw. The investigators also said there was “no trace of any black‑magic paraphernalia” and that villagers they spoke to denied any such practices ever taking place.

Durgesh vanished from the scene almost immediately. A manhunt has now been launched, with special squads combing the surrounding fields and even checking Hyderabad’s rickshaw stands for any sign of the suspect. Police are treating the case as murder, and they have registered an FIR against the missing son.

The tragedy has ripped a deep wound in this tight‑knit rural community. Many locals expressed shock, saying they never imagined a mother‑son relationship could turn so violently, especially over superstitions that, in their view, were nothing more than rumors.

While the investigation is still underway, authorities have repeatedly stressed that there is “no evidence” linking Sayamma to any occult activities. Their focus now is on piecing together the exact sequence of events that led to this horrific act, and on locating the accused before he can disappear further.

For a village that usually hears only the hum of tractors and the chatter of market days, this incident will linger as a painful reminder of how fear, superstition, and personal turmoil can culminate in an unthinkable loss.