In a shocking twist, a woman and her teenage son used their village tea stall in Siddipet, Telangana, as a lookout point to target and kill vulnerable women for robbery.
- A mother and her 15-year-old son were arrested in Siddipet for two murders and one attempted murder.
- The duo used a small tea shop as a strategic location to observe and select potential targets.
- The mother systematically trained her son using protein powder and weights to ensure he had the strength to overpower victims.
The investigation began on August 8, when residents of Ramakkapeta village in Telangana’s Siddipet district discovered the partially burnt body of a woman in an agricultural field. According to Siddipet Commissioner of Police Rashmi Perumal, the body was found inside a large bag, indicating that the murder occurred elsewhere and the site was merely a dumping ground.
The victim was identified as 45-year-old Athikam Vijaya from Bhoompally village. During the initial probe, police encountered 38-year-old C Rajitha, who operated a local tea stall. Rajitha attempted to mislead investigators by suggesting that Vijaya had severe property disputes with her in-laws, positioning herself as a helpful witness.
However, the tide turned when police analyzed footage from the 'Siddipet Suraksha Netra' CCTV network. The footage captured Rajitha and her son on a motorcycle carrying a heavy bag—the same bag later found with the body. Crucially, the duo returned without the bag, providing the police with the critical lead needed to make an arrest on August 18.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that this case represents a terrifying intersection of domestic trauma and predatory crime. The transformation of a domestic violence survivor into a mastermind who grooms her own child for murder highlights a severe breakdown in familial and social safety nets.
"The calculated nature of using a business as a surveillance hub suggests a level of premeditation rarely seen in rural opportunistic crimes."
The backstory reveals a cycle of violence. Rajitha had a tumultuous marriage with her alcoholic husband, Dubbaya. In an act of retaliation two years ago, she allegedly poured boiling water on his feet, leaving him paralyzed. Following this, she shifted her focus to her son, providing him with dumbbells and protein supplements—not for health, but to ensure he was physically capable of attacking women.
Their crime spree included an attack on a woman named Annapurna in June 2025, where they stole a five-tola gold mangalsutra. They then targeted Vijaya and another woman, Kunta Rekha. Rekha was specifically chosen because her estranged marital status would naturally lead police to suspect her family members rather than outsiders.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How did the mother and son select their targets?
They used their tea stall as a vantage point to observe the routines of local women, specifically targeting those who walked alone or had known family conflicts.
The primary motive was robbery, specifically targeting gold jewelry, while choosing victims whose deaths could be attributed to family disputes.
