Municipal Administration Minister Ponguru Narayana on Wednesday distributed government-sanctioned checks to the family members of the murder victim at R&B Guest House in Nellore to ensure that justice is served.
Tirumalasetti Lakshmi Naidu (25) and two others were attacked on October 2 by Kakarla Harischandra Prasad and his father Madhava Rao, who hit them with their vehicle in Rallapadu village, Gudluru mandal, SPSR Nellore district. Lakshmi Naidu died on the spot while two others sustained injuries.
Mr Narayana handed over a check of Rs 5 lakh to Sujath, wife of Naidu and two checks of Rs 5 lakh each to their daughters, Lahanvi Sri and Tanvi Sri. Apart from the cash, the government has allotted six acres of land to the family and will cover the cost of the daughters’ education.
Pawan Kumar, another victim who is undergoing treatment at the hospital, received ₹5 lakh and four acres of land. Thirumalasetti Bhargava Naidu, who also sustained an injury, was given ₹3 million. “As soon as Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu came to know about Lakshmi Naidu’s murder, he immediately formed a three-member committee,” Mr. Narayana said, adding that the government would take strict action against the culprits based on the committee’s final report. He also assured that all necessary support would be provided to the victim’s family.
Earlier, the Chief Minister had announced plans to set up a fast track court in the case to ensure speedy punishment of the culprits. He emphasized that measures would be taken to prevent such incidents in the state.
Kandukur MLA Inturi Nageswara Rao described the incident as tragic and said it stemmed from personal issues between two friends. Sujatha clarified that the murder case had no political motive.
Published – 22 Oct 2025 21:26 IST
