Hyderabad, Aug. 30 -- A protest was staged by BJP leaders at Osmania Hospital in Hyderabad on Sunday over the alleged rape and murder of a 21-year-old nurse, with party leaders demanding justice for the victim and strict action against the accused.

The nurse was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a room in the Pahadishareef area, with police suspecting that she may have been assaulted by unidentified persons.

The protest took place at the hospital's post-mortem examination (PME) centre. The victim's family members also joined the protest and demanded that the post-mortem process be halted until justice is delivered.

A large number of police personnel were deployed at the hospital to maintain law and order.

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