A Hyderabad man was arrested for allegedly injecting HIV-infected blood into a woman after she refused to marry him.
The incident occurred on March 11 in Pocharam, Medchal-Malkajgiri district of Telangana.
Police registered a case after the woman informed her family and sought medical evaluation.
Authorities arrested the accused on March 14 and launched an investigation into the incident.
HIV can spread through infected blood entering the bloodstream, and prompt medical evaluation and post-exposure prophylaxis may reduce infection risk.
Hyderabad, India: A man in Hyderabad has been arrested after he allegedly injected HIV-infected blood into a woman who had refused to marry him after learning about his health condition. The incident occurred in Pocharam in Medchal-Malkajgiri district of Telangana and is under investigation by the police.
According to police reports, the accused, identified as Manohar, had been engaged to the woman earlier. The engagement was reportedly arranged by their families. However, the woman later learned that Manohar was living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
After this information came to light, the woman and her family called off the marriage proposal. Reports state that the accused later approached the woman and her family several times and asked them to reconsider the decision.
The woman refused to proceed with the marriage.
Police said the incident took place on March 11 in Pocharam. The accused reportedly visited the woman’s house and again asked her to marry him. When she refused, he allegedly used a syringe containing his own blood and injected it into her using a syringe before leaving the location.
According to reports, the act was allegedly carried out in anger after the marriage proposal was rejected.
After the incident, the woman reportedly developed a fever and experienced discomfort. She later informed her family about what had happened, after which she was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation.
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Following the disclosure, the woman’s family filed a complaint with the Pocharam IT Corridor Police Station.
Police registered a case and launched an investigation. Authorities arrested the accused on March 14. Officials said further investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the incident and collect additional evidence.
Police have not released further details regarding the legal sections invoked or the medical findings related to the woman.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system, specifically CD4 cells, which help the body fight infections.
HIV can spread through contact with certain body fluids from a person who has HIV. These fluids include blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids, and breast milk. Transmission can occur when infected blood directly enters the bloodstream through injections, transfusions, or open wounds.
Medical guidelines state that individuals who experience potential exposure to HIV through blood contact should receive prompt medical evaluation. Healthcare providers may assess the exposure risk and consider post-exposure prophylaxis, which involves taking antiretroviral medication to reduce the chance of infection if started soon after exposure. Post-exposure prophylaxis is most effective when started within 72 hours of potential HIV exposure.
Doctors may also recommend follow-up HIV testing over several weeks or months to monitor for infection.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the woman’s medical status or the results of any medical tests.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2024. “HIV Transmission.” Accessed March 14, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/causes/index.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2024. “Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP).” Accessed March 14, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/pep.html
World Health Organization. 2023. “HIV and AIDS.” Accessed March 14, 2026. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hiv-aids
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