Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Reconnaissance and a ‘Babu’ Exposed Principal’s Killers
Two people reportedly planned a murder for about a week.
They watched the area to learn about the Principal’s routine.
On the day of the attack, one person brought different clothes from home.
The pair bought a knife and gloves in Kondamallapally.
They waited near a water tank close to the Principal’s house.
One person stood guard outside.
The other went inside through an open kitchen door.
The person inside stabbed Roopareddy several times.
A person or item called “Babu” reportedly helped expose the killers, although the article excerpt does not explain how.
The suspects reportedly spent a week conducting reconnaissance before the murder.
One suspect brought a red hoodie and pants from home on the day of the killing.
The pair bought a knife and gloves in Kondamallapally.
They went to a water tank near Roopareddy’s house before the attack.
One suspect kept watch while the other entered through an open kitchen door and stabbed Roopareddy repeatedly.
- Who
- Roopareddy, identified as a Principal, was killed; two suspects reportedly carried out the attack.
- What
- A planned stabbing took place inside Roopareddy’s house.
- When
- The suspects conducted reconnaissance for a week; the exact date is not stated.
- Where
- The attack occurred at Roopareddy’s house, near a water tank; the knife and gloves were bought in Kondamallapally.
- Why
- The motive is not stated in the article excerpt.
- Victim
- Roopareddy, identified as a Principal
- Suspects
- Two people reportedly carried out the attack
- Preparation
- The suspects conducted reconnaissance for one week
- Items purchased
- A knife and gloves were bought in Kondamallapally
- Clothing
- One suspect brought a red hoodie and pants from home
- Attack access
- The attacker entered through an open kitchen door
- Lookout
- The second suspect reportedly kept watch near the house