A family of four attempted suicide by jumping into the Godavari river in Rajamahendravaram. A suicide note alleges severe harassment of the daughter by a shooting academy owner, leading to a police investigation.

  • A 61-year-old Assistant Engineer, K. Nooka Raju, died after jumping into the Godavari river.
  • His wife and daughter remain missing, while a 10-year-old grandson was rescued from a river island.
  • A suicide note names SK. Sadhik Khan as the perpetrator of harassment and threats.
  • A case of 'Abetment of suicide' under Section 108 of the BNS has been registered.

The city of Rajamahendravaram was shaken on Monday evening as authorities retrieved the body of K. Nooka Raju, a 61-year-old Assistant Engineer from the Panchayat Raj Department. Raju, along with his wife Meena (58), daughter Sowjanya (38), and his 10-year-old grandson, had jumped from the Road-cum-Rail bridge into the Godavari river on Sunday night.

In a miraculous turn of events, the 10-year-old grandson survived the plunge. Local fisherfolk discovered the child lying unconscious on a small island within the river and rescued him. However, the search for Meena and Sowjanya continues, with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducting extensive operations throughout Monday and into Tuesday.

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The Allegations and the Suicide Note

The motive behind this extreme step was revealed through a suicide note dated August 16, found in the family's car. The letter, addressed to the Kakinada District Collector and the Superintendent of Police, points toward SK. Sadhik Khan, the operator of the PRO Rifle Shooting Academy. The note alleges that Khan had been relentlessly harassing Sowjanya following the death of her husband in February this year.

According to the note, Khan promised to care for the daughter but turned to threats of violence against Raju and his grandson when his proposals were rejected. The family further alleged that Khan had illegally seized their bank accounts and other valuables through coercion.

The transition from emotional manipulation to financial coercion in harassment cases often creates a sense of hopelessness that leads to such catastrophic family tragedies.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this case highlights a critical failure in local protection mechanisms for widowed women and the vulnerability of government employees to targeted harassment. The involvement of a high-profile academy owner suggests a power imbalance that may have intimidated the family into silence before the final act.

The incident has gained political traction, with Pawan Kalyan of the Jana Sena Party intervening. He has urged the Kakinada and East Godavari SPs to expedite the investigation and ensure the accused is booked under the strictest possible laws to prevent such occurrences in the future.

Did You Know?: The Road-cum-Rail bridge in Rajamahendravaram is one of the most iconic architectural landmarks in Andhra Pradesh, spanning the massive Godavari river.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What charges have been filed against the accused?
A case has been registered against SK. Sadhik Khan under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for 'Abetment of suicide'.

Q2: Who survived the incident?
The 10-year-old grandson of K. Nooka Raju survived after being rescued by fisherfolk from a river island.