Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Man Dies After Stabbing During Ganesh Immersion Procession
A 42-year-old man named Uyyalawada Sudhakar was badly injured during a Ganesh idol procession in Owk.
Police say he was allegedly attacked with a knife by P. Venkatesh Goud.
The injury was in Sudhakar’s abdomen.
People first took him to a hospital in Owk.
His family then moved him to a larger hospital in Kurnool.
He died there while receiving treatment on Wednesday.
Police had opened a case for attempted murder after the attack.
His relatives protested because the accused had not been arrested.
Authorities are expected to consider more serious charges after Sudhakar’s death.
Uyyalawada Sudhakar, 42, died while being treated at Kurnool Government General Hospital.
He was allegedly stabbed by P. Venkatesh Goud during a Vinayaka idol immersion procession in Owk on September 16.
Sudhakar suffered a deep abdominal wound and was initially taken to Owk Government Hospital.
Police registered a case under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code after the assault.
Relatives protested the accused’s failure to be arrested and demanded immediate, stringent legal action.
- Who
- Uyyalawada Sudhakar, 42, died after allegedly being attacked by P. Venkatesh Goud.
- What
- Sudhakar died from stab injuries sustained during a Vinayaka idol immersion procession.
- When
- The alleged attack occurred on September 16, and Sudhakar died while receiving treatment on Wednesday.
- Where
- The attack occurred in Owk town; Sudhakar died at the Government General Hospital in Kurnool.
- Why
- Police said he was allegedly attacked with a knife during the festive procession; no further motive was stated.
- Deceased
- Uyyalawada Sudhakar, 42
- Accused
- P. Venkatesh Goud
- Incident date
- September 16
- Location of attack
- Owk town
- Cause of death
- Stab injuries, including a deep abdominal wound
- Treatment facility
- Government General Hospital in Kurnool
- Initial case
- Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code