Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:39am on 21 Apr 2026,Tuesday India Global
A suspected food poisoning case in Guntur exposed a sinister arsenic poisoning plot targeting a Hyderabad family. Newlywed Bala Sashirekha fell critically ill in July 2023 with severe gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms. Neurologist Dr Vemuri Rama Tarakanath identified Mees’ lines indicative of arsenic exposure prompting further tests that confirmed poisoning. Investigations revealed the act was allegedly orchestrated by a UK-based man seeking revenge, using a “doorstep delivery” method to administer toxins. The case, originating from Hyderabad’s Miyapur area, highlights a rare but deliberate poisoning attempt, transforming a routine medical emergency into a complex criminal investigation involving cross-border conspiracy and targeted harm. (PC: X)
