Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Former Sarpanch Allegedly Murdered Over Nizamabad Land Dispute
A former village leader named Maisam Venkatesh was allegedly killed.
He was also known as Venkanna.
The incident happened in Taglepalle in Nizamabad district.
Reports say the disagreement was about land.
A former local council member, Bakka Narayana, allegedly attacked Venkatesh with an axe.
Venkatesh reportedly died at the spot.
Narayana then reportedly went to a police station.
Police registered a case and are investigating what happened.
Maisam Venkatesh, also known as Venkanna, was allegedly killed in Taglepalle.
Reports say former MPTC member Bakka Narayana attacked him with an axe.
The attack allegedly occurred during a dispute over land.
Venkatesh reportedly died at the scene of the incident.
Narayana reportedly surrendered at a police station, while police investigate.
- Who
- Maisam Venkatesh, alias Venkanna, was killed; former MPTC member Bakka Narayana was reportedly identified as the alleged attacker.
- What
- A former sarpanch was allegedly murdered in connection with a land dispute.
- When
- The articles do not specify when the incident occurred.
- Where
- Taglepalle in Varni mandal of Nizamabad district.
- Why
- The alleged motive was a dispute over land.
- Deceased
- Maisam Venkatesh, alias Venkanna
- Position held
- Former sarpanch
- Alleged attacker
- Bakka Narayana, a former MPTC member
- Weapon reported
- Axe
- Location
- Taglepalle, Varni mandal, Nizamabad district
- Police action
- A case was registered and an investigation launched
- Reported surrender
- Bakka Narayana reportedly surrendered at a police station