Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Man Murdered Near Kokapet as Police Probe Mortgage Dispute
A 45-year-old man named Venkat was found dead near Kokapet on Thursday.
Morning walkers discovered his body and alerted the police.
Investigators think he may have been killed somewhere else and moved there.
Venkat had been lending money when people offered belongings as security.
One man named Srikanth had given Venkat a car in exchange for money.
The car was not returned after the money was not repaid, and it was reportedly damaged.
Police are checking whether this disagreement led to the murder.
They believe a cricket bat may have been used, but the exact reason for the killing is still unknown.
A 45-year-old man identified as Venkat was found murdered near Yadav Bhavan at Neopolis in Kokapet on Thursday.
Police suspect he may have been killed elsewhere and his body dumped at the scene.
Venkat had provided money against mortgages and was involved in a dispute over a damaged car.
A car traced to Srikanth and a cricket bat were found near the body.
Police are investigating whether the mortgage dispute was connected to the killing, but the motive remains unconfirmed.
- Who
- Venkat, a 45-year-old man from Khammam who lived in Hyderabad, was found murdered; police are examining a possible connection to Srikanth.
- What
- Venkat was found with suspected head injuries, and police are investigating the killing.
- When
- The body was found on Thursday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Near Yadav Bhavan at Neopolis in Kokapet, within Narsingi police station limits.
- Why
- Police are investigating a possible mortgage-related dispute involving a car, while also examining other possible motives.
- Deceased
- Venkat, aged 45
- Origin
- Khammam
- Discovery site
- Near Yadav Bhavan, Neopolis, Kokapet
- Police jurisdiction
- Narsingi police station
- Possible weapon
- Cricket bat
- Related dispute
- A mortgaged car that was reportedly damaged
- Investigation status
- Motive and exact circumstances remain unestablished