In a shocking development, all four accused in the Hyderabad veterinarian rape and murder case were killed in police firing on National Highway-44 early morning on Monday.

According to initial reports, the encounter took place when the police brought the accused to the crime scene for recreation and the four accused tried to flee.

Asha Devi, mother of the horrific Nirbhaya case victim said that this news was like an ointment to her wounds that have been hurting her since 2012.

"At least one daughter has been served justice. I thank the police. I have been shouting for 7 years, punish the culprits even if it needs to be done by breaking laws and then see how the society changes for good," Asha Devi said.

"I am still taking rounds of the court. December 13 is yet another date and I have to go to the court again".

"Her parents must be relieved now that justice has been served to their daughter. A sense of fear will develop among the perpetrators of such heinous crimes," Asha Devi further said.