Initial investigations suggest that Parshuram and the accused were acquaintances. While the exact motive remains unclear, family members of the deceased suspect that the murder may have been the result of old personal grudges.
KARIMNAGAR: A brutal murder in Nagayyapalli village under the Vemulawada police station limits has sent shockwaves through the Rajanna Sircilla district, after a disturbing video allegedly recorded by the accused went viral on social media.
The victim, identified as Chettipalli Parshuram (38), a driver by profession and resident of Nagayyapalli, was found murdered late Sunday night. According to police, the accused — identified as Byreddy from Konaipalli, and his associates Sai and Akhil — were seen in a video holding a blood-stained axe, with Byreddy issuing threats and claiming responsibility for the crime.
Initial investigations suggest that Parshuram and the accused were acquaintances. While the exact motive remains unclear, family members of the deceased suspect that the murder may have been the result of old personal grudges.
Police sources said the trio lured Parshuram to Mahalingeshwara Function Hall after drinking alcohol and attacked him with an axe, leading to his death. Parshuram was employed as a driver for Bingi Mahesh, the former vice-chairman of Vemulawada Municipality.
Following a complaint filed by the victim’s family, Vemulawada police registered a case and took the three suspects into custody. The shocking nature of the video and the brazenness of the accused have sparked widespread outrage and concern in the temple town.
Authorities are investigating the case and action will be taken based on the evidence, including the viral video.
