Youngster murdered in Peddapalli agriculture market

Police have taken the accused into custody, along with a woman. An illicit affair is said to have led to the murder. A case has been registered and investigation is on.

Peddapalli: A youngster, Polam Kumar (40), was murdered in the Peddapalli agriculture market yard.

According to local people, a native of Appannapet of Peddapalli mandal, Kumar was attacked by one Velpula Santhosh with a knife. Kumar died on the spot as the accused attacked the victim on his neck. Santhosh is a native of Dongathurthy of Dharmaram mandal.

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Police have taken the accused into custody, along with a woman. An illicit affair is said to have led to the murder. A case has been registered and investigation is on.