Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Five Convicted in 2015 Chittoor Double Murder Case
In 2015, the former mayor of Chittoor and her husband were killed.
Recently, a court decided that five people were guilty of the crime.
The mayor was in her office when attackers, disguised in burqas, opened fire, killing her instantly.
Her husband was stabbed when he tried to help.
After a long trial, the court found the five accused guilty, with sentencing scheduled for a later date.
The victim's family expressed their hope that justice will be served.
Five individuals were convicted in the 2015 double murder of former Chittoor Mayor Katari Anuradha and her husband.
The murder took place at the Chittoor Municipal Corporation office.
The attack involved assailants disguised in burqas using guns and knives.
The court acquitted 18 other accused due to insufficient evidence.
Sentencing for the convicted is scheduled for October 27.
- Who
- Five individuals were convicted in the murder of Katari Anuradha and her husband.
- What
- Five people were found guilty in the 2015 double murder case of former Chittoor Mayor Katari Anuradha and her husband.
- When
- The murder took place on November 17, 2015, and the verdict was recently announced.
- Where
- The murder occurred at the Chittoor Municipal Corporation office in Chittoor.
- Why
- The motive behind the murders stemmed from property and financial disputes.
- Victims
- Katari Anuradha and Katari Mohan
- Date of Murder
- November 17, 2015
- Location
- Chittoor Municipal Corporation office
- Convicted
- Five individuals (A1-A5)
- Verdict Date
- October 27 (Sentencing)
- Main Accused
- S Chandrasekhar (alias Chintu)
