# Hyderabad extortion and assault investigation

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> Updated: 2026-08-25T15:48:54.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

An investigation is underway in Hyderabad regarding an alleged extortion and assault attempt involving N Sumanth, the former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to former Telangana minister Konda Surekha.

Real estate businessman Gongidi Harikrishna filed a complaint alleging that Sumanth and five others attempted to extort Rs 10 crore from him. Harikrishna reported being lured to an office and assaulted with iron rods and sticks, resulting in a fractured hand that required surgery. 

Following the incident, police detained Sumanth’s driver, but Sumanth remains at large. The investigation has faced scrutiny, leading to the suspension of the Jubilee Hills station house officer, Mutthu Yadav, by Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar. The suspension was ordered due to alleged negligence, including delays in filing an FIR and failure to locate the accused. A departmental inquiry has been initiated to review police conduct.

## Claims

- Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar ordered the suspension of the Jubilee Hills police inspector. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Inspector Mutthu Yadav was suspended for allegedly delaying the filing of an FIR and failing to locate the accused. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Real estate businessman Gongidi Harikrishna alleged he was assaulted with iron rods and threatened over a 10 crore rupee demand. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- N Sumant, former OSD to Telangana Minister Konda Surekha, is accused of attempted murder. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Police have detained the driver of N Sumant as the accused remains at large. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Hyderabad police inspector suspended in case involving Telangana minister's former OSD

A Hyderabad police inspector has been suspended for negligence in an attempted murder case involving N Sumant, the former OSD to Telangana Minister Konda Surekha.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-police-inspector-suspended-in-case-involving-telangana-ministers-former-osd

### 2026-08-23: Hyderabad police detain driver in alleged Rs 10 crore extortion case

Hyderabad police have detained the driver of former minister Konda Surekha’s ex-OSD, N Sumanth, following allegations of a Rs 10 crore extortion attempt and physical assault on a businessman.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-police-detain-driver-in-alleged-rs-10-crore-extortion-case

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