Two get life in prison for murder

The court of the 7th Additional District Judge (ADJ) at Gudur in SPSR Nellore district on Monday (October 12, 2026) sentenced Gadi Ramayya and Gadi Venkatakrishnaiah alias Chinnayya to life imprisonment along with a fine of ₹25,000 each (₹25,000 each) a4 of Indian Code No. 3 Section 3 PenC case murders.

According to the details of the case, the conflict arose after the deceased Komma Rajashekhar (28) married a young woman from the accused’s family in Chittedu village of Kota mandal. On 25 June 2018, Ramayya and Chinnayya attacked Rajashekhar with a knife while he was riding a motorcycle to his parents’ house after attending a friend’s funeral.

Rajasekhar, who sustained severe injuries, was rushed to the Kota Government Hospital where doctors declared him brought dead on arrival. Based on the complaint lodged by the father of the deceased, Komma Narayan, the Kota police registered a case and started an investigation. CI U. Satyanarayana, Constable V. Anil Babu, Court Liaison Officer ASI D. Mallikarjuna Rao worked on this case.

Public Prosecutor K. Vasantha Kumar presented arguments in court on behalf of the prosecution. District SP Dr. Ajitha Vejendla particularly commended the investigation team and staff for their efforts – including thorough investigation, continuous monitoring of court proceedings and effective coordination – which led to the conviction of the accused.

Published – 12 October 2026 22:20 IST