Four Arrested in Kurnool for Injecting HIV-Infected Blood into Doctor

A chilling crime driven by jealousy, revenge and premeditated intent has shocked Kurnool, where police arrested four people for allegedly injecting HIV-infected blood into a woman doctor, the wife of the prime accused’s former lover. The accused include B. Boya Vasundhara (34) , a resident of Adoni, a nurse identified as Konge Jyothi (40) , and two others. Investigators say the attack was carefully planned to permanently damage the victim’s life.

According to police, Vasundhara was previously in a relationship with a doctor from Kurnool. After their breakup due to differences, the doctor married another woman, also a medical professional, who is currently working as an Assistant Professor at a private medical college in Kurnool . Unable to accept the marriage, Vasundhara allegedly decided to target the woman through an extreme and dangerous act, plotting what police describe as a biological attack .

On January 9 , the victim was returning home on her scooter after duty when the accused allegedly rammed their two-wheeler into her near Vinayak Ghat, causing her to fall. Pretending to help her, the accused attempted to shift her into an auto-rickshaw. During this moment, Vasundhara allegedly injected the victim with a syringe containing HIV-positive blood . When the victim realised what was happening and raised an alarm, the accused fled the scene.

Police said the victim received immediate medical attention , and since she herself is a doctor, timely intervention helped stabilise her condition. Doctors explained that while HIV does not survive long outside the human body , it can remain viable for a longer duration in refrigerated blood or inside syringes , making the act potentially life-threatening. Officials clarified that the victim currently faces no immediate danger , apart from severe psychological distress, and is undergoing regular medical monitoring as per protocol.

During the investigation, another disturbing revelation emerged. Nurse Konge Jyothi , who works at a private hospital in Adoni, allegedly procured HIV-infected blood samples from patients undergoing treatment at a government hospital under the pretext of “research”. Police claim she illegally stored these samples in her refrigerator and later supplied them to Vasundhara for the attack. Jyothi’s two sons were also found to be involved in the conspiracy, investigators said.

Medical experts note that in cases of suspected exposure, Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) must be administered within 72 hours to significantly reduce the risk of infection, followed by a strict testing schedule over the next three months. Authorities have not disclosed specific treatment details but confirmed that all standard medical protocols are being followed in the victim’s case.

Following a complaint lodged by the victim’s husband on January 10 , police analysed CCTV footage from the area, traced the movements of the accused and arrested all four within days. Cases have been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) , and the accused have been remanded to judicial custody. Further investigation is underway to determine lapses in hospital oversight and whether additional charges will be invoked.