# Madhapur hotel murder investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/madhapur-hotel-murder-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-29T08:58:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Police in Madhapur initiated a manhunt following the death of 23-year-old Sharon Nikhita Topno at an OYO Hotel. Medical staff reported that Topno had severe injuries and swelling on her face and head upon arrival at a hospital. Investigators noted bloodstains on the hotel room walls and bedsheets. The victim's companion, Srinivas Raviteja, fled the hospital after she was declared dead.

Authorities later arrested Raviteja near Visakhapatnam after he attempted suicide and received treatment at KGH Hospital. Investigators stated that a violent altercation occurred after Topno pressured Raviteja to marry her. A murder case has been registered under Section 103(1) of the BNS.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Police arrest man for murder of woman in Madhapur hotel

Hyderabad police have arrested Srinivas Raviteja for the murder of Sharon Nikitha Topno in a Madhapur hotel following a dispute over marriage.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-arrest-man-for-murder-of-woman-in-madhapur-hotel

### 2026-09-22: Madhapur police launch manhunt after woman found dead in hotel

Police are searching for Srinivas Raviteja after his girlfriend, Sharon Nikhita Topno, was found dead with severe injuries in a Madhapur hotel. Bloodstains were found at the scene.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madhapur-police-launch-manhunt-after-woman-found-dead-in-hotel

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