Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Police Conclude Obulesu and Satish Died Accidental Drowning
Police investigated the deaths of Obulesu and Koduru Satish.
The two men were found to have died in a canal.
Some community leaders believed they might have been murdered.
Police reviewed many kinds of evidence, including CCTV and medical reports.
They also spoke with witnesses and checked digital information.
Police said both men were together before entering the canal.
A witness named Santosh reportedly saw what happened.
The investigation concluded that the men drowned accidentally, not because of murder.
Police concluded Obulesu and Koduru Satish died accidentally by drowning.
The deaths were reported on February 5, prompting prolonged protests and representations.
Madiga Dandora leaders suspected foul play and demanded further investigation.
Police examined records, scene evidence, witnesses, CCTV, forensic and digital material.
Post-mortem and technical findings reportedly found no evidence of murder or conspiracy.
- Who
- Obulesu and Koduru Satish died; Proddatur ASP Vibhu Krishna announced the findings, and Santosh was identified as a witness.
- What
- Police concluded that both men died accidentally by drowning and found no evidence of murder or conspiracy.
- When
- The deaths were reported on February 5; the article does not specify when the investigation conclusion was announced.
- Where
- The deaths occurred in a canal in the Kadapa area; the statement was made by the Proddatur police.
- Why
- Police investigated after prolonged protests and representations by Madiga Dandora leaders who suspected foul play.
Police Investigation
Foul-Play Concerns
Cause of death
Police Investigation
Police said medical, technical and digital evidence showed that both men drowned while alive and died accidentally.
Foul-Play Concerns
Madiga Dandora leaders suspected that the deaths involved foul play and pressed authorities for investigation.
Interpretation of evidence
Police Investigation
Police said witness accounts, CCTV, forensic material, digital evidence and water-resources technical reports corroborated one another.
Foul-Play Concerns
The article does not report specific evidence from the protesting leaders, only that they made prolonged representations and suspected foul play.
- Victims
- Obulesu and Koduru Satish
- Cause of death
- Accidental drowning, according to police
- Reported date
- February 5
- Investigation lead
- Proddatur ASP Vibhu Krishna
- Witness
- A person identified as Santosh
- Evidence reviewed
- Station records, scene evidence, witness statements, CCTV, post-mortem reports, forensic and digital evidence
- Police conclusion
- No evidence of murder or conspiracy