Police suspect family feud as motive in triple murder in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada.

Triple murder in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada, police suspect family feud as motive

Three men of a family were found murdered in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district. Authorities suspect a long-standing family feud as the motive behind the triple murder.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Three men of a family were murdered in Salapaka Village, Kakinada
  • Police suspect long-standing family feud as likely cause of brutal killing
  • Senior officer oversees investigation, security heightened within village

A triple homicide in Salapaka village in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district has shaken the residents there. The killings, which reportedly happened following an intense clash between two rival families, were discovered on Thursday, October 31. The victims, all members of the Bathula family, have been identified as Bathula Ramesh, his son Bathula Chinni, and his grandson Bathula Raju.

The incident reportedly occurred around 9 pm on Thursday night, reportedly triggered by long-standing enmity and recent derogatory comments exchanged between the involved families. The police said the bodies of the victims were found lying in a pool of blood with their heads smashed and sickles in their hands.

According to the police, preliminary investigations suggest the attack was sparked by old rivalries and derogatory comments made by the victims towards the accused families.

District Superintendent of Police (DSP) Vikranth Patil and Special Branch DSP Ramakrishna Rao were quick to visit the scene to ensure a thorough investigation. “We are examining all angles, as early evidence points to a family feud underlying the crime,” DSP Rao stated, and confirmed that the police were actively on the lookout for the suspected culprits.

The clash, which resulted in the triple homicide, has led to a heightened police presence in the village to prevent further tensions. The police have assured the local community of a swift investigation, with forensic teams gathering evidence from the scene. District authorities are focusing on securing justice for the victims and ensuring community safety.