Telangana: Minor Girl Found Dead in Water Tank at Villa Orchids in Kowkoor; Ex-Security Guard Under Scanner

A five-year-old girl who went missing on Saturday, October 10, was found dead in a water tank at Villa Orchids in Kowkoor, under the Bollaram Police Station limits in Medchal-Malkajgiri district of Telangana, police said on Sunday, October 11. The child’s hands and legs were found tied inside the tank, according to an ANI report.

Police reached the spot after receiving information and have launched an investigation. “We are currently investigating the matter and will provide further details after the enquiry,” police said. Further details on the case were awaited. Hyderabad: Toddler Dies After Allegedly Consuming Cyanide at Jewellery Store.

Missing Minor Girl Found Dead Near Club House in Kowkoor

Heartbreaking, little Aureli , 5 years old living in Villa Orchids- Kowkoor went missing yesterday. Many gated communities shared her images for help but unfortunately he was found dead near the club house.

This news has shaken so many parents . My thoughts are with the couple🥺

— @Coreena Enet Suares (@CoreenaSuares2) October 11, 2026

Minor Girl Found Dead at Villa Orchids in Kowkoor

#Hyderabad: Murder of 5 Year old Aureli-

At Villa Orchids- Kowkoor.

Who is the suspect- a security guard who was removed from the job.

Responses of the residences-

-The security guard was removed from job 2 days back because of bad behaviour and complaints. He tied a rock to her legs and put her into sump so that she doesnt float... How cruel !! What kind of world we are living in...

-There is also a suspicion that it is also out of grudge as her grandfather who is also part of the committee removed him from the job based on multiple complaints regarding behaviour, excessive smoking and nasha too. This happenned while Batukkamma celebs were happening and all residents were busy in it.

Whatever it is, an innocent life is lost.

— @Coreena Enet Suares (@CoreenaSuares2) October 11, 2026

Family points to former security guard

The girl’s family has suspected the involvement of the apartment complex’s watchman in her death. Residents of the gated community said the security guard had been removed from his job two days earlier following complaints about his behaviour, including excessive smoking and substance use. The girl’s grandfather, who is part of the residents’ committee, was involved in the decision to remove him, according to accounts shared by community members.

Some residents alleged that the former guard may have acted out of a grudge. It is reported that a rock was tied to the child’s legs before she was placed in the sump to prevent her body from floating. The incident reportedly occurred while residents were occupied with Bathukamma celebrations.

Community Reaction

The news has left many parents in the area shaken. Images of the missing child, identified in social media posts as Aureli, had been circulated among nearby gated communities seeking help before her body was discovered near the clubhouse. Police continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the death. No arrests or further official updates had been made public as of the latest reports.

Women and Child Helpline Numbers:

Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.

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