State vs Durgesh — Medak matricide case

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1. News12 Oct 2026

   'The cause of deaths in the village, also practices witchcraft', son sets mother on fire and murders her while intoxicated

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A man allegedly set his mother on fire and murdered her while he was intoxicated.

   Who:

   The accused is the son, and the victim is his mother. The state of Telangana is the governing authority involved.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Medak, Telangana.

   Why:

   The accused allegedly blamed his mother for deaths in the village and accused her of practicing witchcraft.

   What it means:

   The legal case is now formally documented and under investigation by the state authorities.

   Asianet News
2. News12 Oct 2026

   Telangana Man Blames Mother For Past Village Deaths, Black Magic, Burns Her Alive

   Police said the accused son had returned to his native village in Medak district from Hyderabad about 10 days before the incident.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A man allegedly burned his mother alive.

   Who:

   The accused is Durgesh. The State is the prosecuting agency. The case is in Telangana.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Medak, Telangana.

   Why:

   The man blamed his mother for deaths in his village and practicing black magic.

   What it means:

   The report brings this crime to public attention as a legal matter.

   NDTV
3. News12 Oct 2026

   Telangana man, 21, suspects mother of practising black magic, sets her on fire

   The victim, Sayamma, 40, suffered severe burn injuries and died at the spot. The accused has been identified as her 21-year-old son, Durgesh.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A man allegedly set his mother on fire.

   Who:

   Durgesh is the accused. The State is the prosecuting party in the Telangana court system.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Medak, Telangana.

   Why:

   The accused allegedly suspected that his mother was practicing black magic.

   What it means:

   The case is currently under legal review following these serious allegations.

   India Today