Student Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Gachibowli, Hyderabad

A 24-year-old student named Shanker was fatally injured in a hit-and-run accident in the Gachibowli area of Hyderabad during the early hours of Friday, May 8, 2026. The victim, a resident of Anjaiah Nagar, was working as a courier delivery executive while pursuing his third year of degree studies. The incident occurred around 12:55 a.m. on the main road near Shivalayam Temple in Gowlidoddi. Shanker was traveling towards Wipro Circle on his scooter when an unidentified vehicle struck him and immediately fled the scene. Due to the severe impact of the collision, he died at the spot. Local police informed the victim's parents about the tragic incident and transferred the body to Osmania General Hospital for a postmortem examination. Authorities have registered a case regarding the incident and are currently conducting investigations to trace the unidentified vehicle responsible for the accident. This event highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the rapidly developing IT corridor of Hyderabad, where such accidents involving two-wheeler riders remain a significant public safety issue.