HYDERABAD — 24-year-old man, Manohar, was arrested on Saturday, for allegedly injecting his HIV-positive blood into a 22-year-old woman in Annojiguda, under the Pocharam IT Corridor police station limits in Hyderabad. The shocking incident reportedly took place on March 11 and has raised serious concerns about personal safety and criminal misuse of medical conditions.
Background of the Case
According to police, the accused and the victim are relatives and were previously engaged to be married. However, the wedding was called off in September 2025 after a pre-marital medical check-up revealed that Manohar was HIV-positive.
Investigators stated that Manohar had reportedly inherited the virus at birth from his parents. After learning about his condition, the woman’s family decided to cancel the marriage proposal, which allegedly angered the accused.
The Alleged Attack
Police said that on March 11, Manohar went to the woman’s residence in Annojiguda and pressured her to reconsider the marriage proposal. When she refused, he allegedly forced her and injected her with his own blood using a syringe.
Investigators believe the act was premeditated. According to police, the accused believed that if the woman also became infected with HIV, her family would have no choice but to allow the marriage.
Police Statements
The Pocharam IT Corridor Police have registered a case of attempted murder under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the accused and have taken him into custody.
Inspector B. Raju from the Pocharam IT Corridor police station said:
“As he was found HIV positive during the check-up, the woman’s father cancelled his daughter’s marriage with him. The accused resorted to the act thinking that she would marry him and would stay with him forever.”
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kumar added:
“Finally, he decided that if she also gets infected, then her family would not object to their wedding and decided to inject her with his blood.”
Victim’s Condition
Following the incident, the woman reportedly developed a high fever and was rushed to Gandhi Hospital for treatment. She is currently under medical supervision.
According to reports, the woman later informed her parents about the alleged attack after falling ill. Her father, identified as Chiranjeevi, subsequently filed a complaint with the police, leading to Manohar’s arrest. Authorities said further investigation into the case is ongoing.
What are the chances of HIV transmission through injected blood in such incidents?
Injecting HIV-infected blood directly into the body is considered one of the highest-risk methods of HIV transmission.
Key points:
1. Very High Risk
When HIV-positive blood enters the bloodstream through a syringe, the virus can directly access the victim’s immune system. This is similar to risks seen in needle-sharing among intravenous drug users, which is a major cause of HIV transmission globally.
2. Transmission Is Not Guaranteed
Even in high-risk exposure, infection does not occur in every case. The probability depends on factors such as:
- The amount of infected blood injected
- The viral load in the infected person’s blood
- Whether the victim received immediate medical treatment
3. Emergency Prevention Is Possible
Doctors usually administer Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) within 72 hours of exposure. PEP is a course of antiretroviral medicines taken for about 28 days, which can significantly reduce the risk of infection if started quickly.
4. Long-Term Monitoring
Even after treatment, the victim typically undergoes multiple HIV tests over several months to confirm whether transmission occurred.
