From 1952 to 2014, numerous individuals sacrificed their lives in the pursuit of establishing Telangana State.
Specifically, during the 1969 Telangana movement, approximately 369 students and other individuals died. In later stages of the movement, a significant number of students, youth, and others in Telangana also committed suicide in support of the state’s formation.
The book “Telangana Movement Suicides, Sacrifices, Martyrs” documents that 885 people died due to related actions from November 29, 2009, to December 9, 2012.
Following the attempted suicide of Srikantha Chary on November 29, 2009, which led to his death on December 3, 2009, there were nine additional deaths reported. This includes suicides by Srikanth from Medak district and Bhukya Praveen from Warangal district on November 30, 2009.
Subsequent suicides include constable Kistaiah from Nizamabad district and Ashok from Karimnagar district, both of whom died on December 1, 2009.
Kasoju Srikantha Chary:
He belongs to Podichedu Village, Mothkur Mandal of Yadadri district. His parents were Shankaramma, Venkata Chary.
In the later phase of Telangana movement, Srikantha Chary was the first student to sacrifice his life.
On 29th November, 2009 he committed suicide by pouring Kerosene on his body in front of Ambedkar Statue at L.B. Nagar X roads, Hyderabad. He died on 3rd December, 2009.
Constable Kistaiah:
On 1st December, 2009, constable Kistaiah of Nizamabad committed suicide by shooting himself with his service gun seeking separate Telangana State.
Kistaiah was a constable of the 1992 batch. He is a native of Shivayi palli village, Biknur Mandal of Nizamabad district.
Venu Gopal Reddy:
On 19th January, 2010, Venu Gopal Reddy of Nalgonda committed suicide in Osmania University.
Siripuram Yadaiah:
On 20th February, 2010, Siripuram Yadaiah set himself on fire by pouring Kerosene near NCC gate, Osmania University.
Ishan Reddy:
Ishan Reddy of Medak district wished before Maisamma (deity) that he will sacrifice hislifeif D.SrinivasofNizamabaddistrictis defeated in the by – elections.
On 31st July, 2010, Ishan Reddy committed suicide as D. Srinivas was defeated in the by- elections.
Chiraboina Kanakaiah:
Physically handicapped Chiraboina Kanakaiah of Warangal district committed suicide for theformationofseparateTelanganaState,died on 15th February, 2011.
Yadi Reddy:
Yadi Reddy of Moinabad committed suicide on 20th July, 2011 in front of Shastri Bhavan near Parliament, Delhi.
Bhojya Nayak:
On 24th March, 2012, Lunawat Bhojya Nayak of Warangal district died by pouring petrol & setting himself on fire near Public Gardens, Hanumakonda by making slogans “ I want Telangana and Jai Telangana”.
Siripuram Srikanth:
On 28th March, 2012, BJP activist Siripuram Srikanth committed suicide by setting himself on fire at Hyderabad.
Gudi Raji Reddy:
Gudi Raji Reddy of Karimnagar district migrated to Hyderabad for livelihood.
On 30th September, 2012 Raji Reddy participated in the “Sagaraharam” program organized by JAC. On the same day, police opened fire on them, due to which Raji Reddy suffered from a serious illness and died on 25th October, 2012 while undergoing treatment.
Avinash:
Avinash committed suicide by giving a testimony to T-News channel that he is sacrificing his life to fill inspiration among lakhs of Telangana supporters to achieve Telangana, and in that Telangana his brothers can come out of Slavery & live freely.
Devender Reddy (2010):
Devender Reddy was the first lawyer to commit suicide for the State of Telangana.
Not only these, but many more people sacrificed their lives for Telangana.
