Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Friend After Argument in Vizianagaram
Police in Vizianagaram arrested A. Pydiraju after his friend died during a fight.
The two men had gone near Paradhi village and consumed alcohol.
Police said they argued about a small issue.
Santhosh Kumar allegedly insulted Pydiraju’s family members during the argument.
Pydiraju allegedly hit Santhosh on the head with a stick.
Santhosh died from the injury, according to police.
Police said Pydiraju took Santhosh’s phone, removed its SIM card, and threw the phone into a pond.
He allegedly tried to make the death look like a road accident.
A villager’s video reportedly helped police identify and arrest him.
Vizianagaram police arrested A. Pydiraju for allegedly killing his friend U. Santhosh Kumar.
The incident occurred on September 9 near Paradhi village in Bobbili mandal.
Police said the two men had been drinking when an argument escalated into a fight.
Pydiraju allegedly struck Santhosh on the head with a stick, causing his death.
Police said video evidence helped them make the arrest and obtain Pydiraju’s court remand.
- Who
- Vizianagaram district police arrested A. Pydiraju, who is accused of killing U. Santhosh Kumar, 30.
- What
- Santhosh Kumar allegedly died after Pydiraju struck him on the head with a stick.
- When
- The incident occurred on September 9; the arrest followed the police investigation.
- Where
- The incident took place near Paradhi village in Bobbili mandal, Vizianagaram district.
- Why
- Police said an argument over a petty issue escalated after Santhosh allegedly abused Pydiraju’s family members.
- Accused
- A. Pydiraju
- Deceased
- U. Santhosh Kumar, 30
- Incident date
- September 9
- Location
- Outskirts of Paradhi village, Bobbili mandal
- Alleged weapon
- A stick
- Evidence
- A video recorded by a villager
- Legal action
- Pydiraju was arrested and produced before a court for remand