Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Eight Arrested in Kanchipalli Srinu Murder Case
Police have arrested eight people who they believe killed a man named Srinu.
His family reported him missing, and his body was later found in a river.
Investigators discovered that Srinu was killed because of a fight over money and politics.
One man, Kasu Babu, was angry with Srinu after an argument.
Kasu Babu allegedly paid two other men money to kill Srinu.
They took Srinu to a village, gave him drinks, and then stabbed him.
They threw his body in the river, hoping it would be washed away.
However, the body surfaced, and the police were able to investigate and make the arrests.
Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of Kanchipalli Srinu in Amalapuram town.
Srinu was reported missing on October 25, and his body was later discovered in a river near T. Yenugupalli village.
Police cited a financial dispute and political rivalry as the motives behind the killing.
Gangumalla Shanmukheswara Rao alias Kasu Babu allegedly hired two others to murder Srinu for ₹5 lakh each.
The accused allegedly lured Srinu, killed him with a knife, and dumped his body in the Godavari River.
- Who
- Police arrested eight individuals, including Gangumalla Shanmukheswara Rao alias Kasu Babu, Saladi Rambabu alias Appanna, and Bhaskarla Durga Naga Prasad, in connection with the murder of Kanchipalli Srinu.
- What
- Eight people have been arrested for the murder of Kanchipalli Srinu, whose body was found in a river following a dispute and rivalry.
- When
- A missing person report was filed on October 25, and police briefed the media on Saturday.
- Where
- The murder is connected to Amalapuram town and P. Gannavaram mandal in Konaseema district, with the body found in a river near T. Yenugupalli village.
- Why
- The murder stemmed from a financial dispute and political rivalry, reportedly escalating after an argument between the victim and an associate.
- Victim
- Kanchipalli Srinu
- Location of Discovery
- River near T. Yenugupalli village, P. Gannavaram mandal
- Date of Missing Complaint
- October 25
- Motive
- Financial dispute and political rivalry
- Key Accused
- Gangumalla Shanmukheswara Rao alias Kasu Babu
- Number of Arrests
- 8