Murder of Devarakonda Harish

Murder of Devarakonda Harish Kumar occurred in the South Indian state of Telangana. Devarakonda Harish was murdered in an honor killing as he, a Dalit, an untouchable, had eloped with Manisha a girl of another caste and intended to marry her. The killing was done by Manisha's brother Deendayal and others.

Background
Devarakonda Harish was a DJ sound system operator. Harish lived in Sooraram Hyderabad, while Manisha lived in Ziyaguda in Hyderabad. Despite being warned by Manisha's family they continued with there relationship. They eloped on February 22 2023 and rented a house in Petbasheerabad, Hyderabad.