Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Karnataka Man Poisons Neighbor's Food Over Feud, Six Critical
Imagine one neighbor was really angry at another neighbor because of disagreements, like arguments over where water should go.
This angry neighbor, Papireddy, asked his friend Chowdareddy to help.
Chowdareddy went to the family's house pretending to want water.
While inside, he secretly put a poisonous plant into their lunch, called 'sambar'.
Soon after eating, eight people in the family got very sick with vomiting and dizziness.
Three of them are still in the hospital and need special machines to breathe.
The police found out what happened because one of the sick girls remembered Chowdareddy being in the kitchen.
Now, both Papireddy and Chowdareddy have been arrested for this mean act, and the police are making sure the sick people get better.
Eight members of a family in Karnataka were hospitalized after their lunch was poisoned.
One of the victims, a girl, provided a clue leading to the arrest of Chowdareddy.
Chowdareddy confessed to poisoning the food after being instructed by his neighbor, Papireddy.
The motive stemmed from a long-standing feud and disputes between Papireddy and the victim family.
Both accused, Papireddy and Chowdareddy, have been arrested, and a detailed investigation is ongoing.
- Who
- Chowdareddy, under instructions from his neighbor Papireddy, poisoned the food of a family with whom Papireddy had a long-standing feud.
- What
- Eight members of a family were poisoned after eating contaminated lunch, leading to a medical emergency.
- When
- Friday afternoon, shortly after lunch.
- Where
- A village near Bagepalli, Karnataka.
- Why
- To avenge a years-long feud and ongoing disputes over neighborhood issues between Papireddy and the victim family.
Accused (Papireddy & Chowdareddy)
Victims & Police
Motive for poisoning
Accused (Papireddy & Chowdareddy)
Papireddy held a long-standing grudge against the family due to disputes over drainage and other neighborhood issues, which had escalated to physical altercations and police complaints.
Victims & Police
The act was a premeditated attempt to harm the family, exploiting their trust by having Chowdareddy pose as someone needing water.
Method of poisoning
Accused (Papireddy & Chowdareddy)
The toxic Datura plant was used to contaminate the sambar.
Victims & Police
Police are verifying the exact nature of the substance used, initially finding a pesticide bottle but later learning about the Datura plant.
- Location
- Village near Bagepalli, Karnataka
- Victims
- Eight members of a family
- Accused
- Chowdareddy and Papireddy
- Substance Used
- Datura plant (according to accused)
- Charges
- Conspiracy to poison, premeditated act
- Status of Victims
- Three critical, on ventilator support