Army jawan in Hyderabad, suspected of burning boy alive, commits suicide

An Army jawan suspected to have played a role in the murder of a 11-year-old boy in Hyderabad in October, was found dead early this morning. According to media reports, the jawan - Appalraju - committed suicide by shooting himself with a revolver in the Army campus at Hyderabad.

Appalraju was grilled by the Special Investigation Team four days ago in connection with the murder of Syed Mustafa that took place at Mehdipatnam Garrison.

The boy, a student of a madarsa, told a magistrate in his dying declaration that some army men poured kerosene over him and set him ablaze.


A resident of Siddiq Nagar, Syed was called inside the garrison area by two military men. They allegedly beat him and later set him ablaze. He sustained 90 percent burns and was found lying near the main gate of the garrison.

A case of attempt to murder was registered against unidentified military men at Humayunagar police station. The incident had led to tension in the area as people came out on the streets to stage a protest against the military. Police had to baton charge the protestors to disperse them.

The Army authorities had denied involvement of any military man in the incident.

"On investigation, it is found that this allegation is absolutely false and no army personnel is involved in this incident. The army condemns this act. All necessary assistance is being provided to the police authorities to carry out a detailed investigation to arrive at the truth," said a statement from the army authorities.