Archive · 18 Sep 2026
SIT to Probe Suspicious Death of Visakhapatnam Fisherman Chanti
A fisherman named Myapalli Chanti was found dead near Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour.
A six-member investigation team will look into what happened.
Police found a rope around his neck and injuries on his body.
The team will consider whether he was killed, died by suicide or had an accident.
Chanti had visited his older sister the day before.
He told her that he believed his life was in danger.
She said he received phone calls before leaving her home at about 9:30 p.m.
Investigators will use forensic tests, a postmortem report and other clues to understand his death.
A six-member Special Investigation Team will investigate fisherman Myapalli Chanti’s suspicious death.
Chanti’s body was found near Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour on September 7.
Police found a fishing-net rope around his neck and injuries on his head and other body parts.
Investigators will examine whether the death was a homicide, suicide or accident.
Chanti’s sister said he reported that his life was under threat before leaving her home after receiving phone calls.
- Who
- Fisherman Myapalli Chanti; the investigation is headed by Gajuwaka Traffic Inspector Sheikh Hussain.
- What
- A six-member Special Investigation Team is probing Chanti’s suspicious death.
- When
- Chanti’s body was found on September 7; the first report described the discovery as occurring ten days earlier.
- Where
- Near Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour in Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- The circumstances are unclear, and investigators must determine whether the death was a homicide, suicide or accident.
Homicide Possibility
Suicide or Accident Possibilities
Cause of death
Homicide Possibility
The rope, injuries and Chanti’s reported statement that his life was under threat are circumstances investigators may examine for possible homicide.
Suicide or Accident Possibilities
Investigators have not ruled out suicide or an accident and say a conclusion will depend on the clues, forensic examination and postmortem report.
- Investigation body
- A six-member Special Investigation Team
- SIT head
- Gajuwaka Traffic Inspector Sheikh Hussain
- Deceased
- Myapalli Chanti, a fisherman
- Discovery date
- September 7
- Discovery location
- Near Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour
- Reported evidence
- A fishing-net rope around Chanti’s neck and injuries to his head and other body parts
- Additional lead
- Chanti’s sister said he claimed his life was under threat and had received phone calls before leaving her home
