A 24-year-old labourer from Andhra Pradesh was found dead after being run over by a goods train on the railway tracks between Cherlapally and Ghatkesar on Wednesday (October 21).
The deceased was identified as Bachalakuri David, 24, a native of Markapuram in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.
According to the Secunderabad Railway Police, the incident occurred around 5.15 p.m. at kilometre 208/19 on the railway line between Cherlapally and Ghatkesar.
The loco pilot alerted railway authorities about the incident, following which the Deputy Station Superintendent, Secunderabad, informed the railway police.
Preliminary enquiries revealed that David had travelled to Hyderabad in search of employment before moving to Korutla, where he worked for five days. Police suspect that he was facing financial difficulties and did not have sufficient money to return to his hometown.
The deceased was identified using his mobile phone number. The body will be handed over to his family following a post-mortem examination.
The Secunderabad Railway Police are investigating the circumstances leading to his death.
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Published - October 22, 2026 08:54 pm IST