Eight arrested for ‘murder’ in Kurnool district

Police arrested eight persons on Thursday for their alleged involvement in the murder of a person that took place at Pulakurthi village in Kurnool district on April 28 (Monday). The deceased, Boya Nadipi Rangadu, was attacked with sticks by the accused at Gudur bus stand in Pulakurthi, leading to his death.

According to the police, Rangadu’s nephew Suresh had some disputes with the main accused, Boya Munuswami, over minor issues, since last year. The two used to be at loggerheads with each other and challenged to kill one other whenever they met. They had a clash during a village fair recently.

Following the clash, the village elders held a meeting to settle the differences between the two, during which Suresh abused and humiliated Munuswami. On April 26, Munuswami enquired with some villagers about the whereabouts of Suresh and threatened to kill him, if he was found.

After hearing about this, the deceased called Munuswami and asked the latter to come for a meeting and settle the issue. Munuswami did not attend the meeting, but attacked Suresh and Nadipi Rangadu along with his friends, leading to the death of Nadipi Rangadu. Munuswami and his seven other associates were arrested on Thursday.