Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Man Killed in Mob Attack During Mourning Rites
A man named Guntuka Ramesh was attacked and killed in Madipalli village.
Police said about 12 people were involved.
The attackers reportedly used stones and sticks.
The attack happened during mourning ceremonies for another villager.
Ramesh tried to run toward a village tank.
The attackers followed him, and he died from his injuries.
Police collected stones and sticks from the scene.
His body was sent to Mahabubabad Area Hospital for an examination.
Police are investigating why the attack happened and looking for the suspects.
Guntuka Ramesh was killed in a mob attack in Madipalli village, police said.
Around 12 people from the Mudiraj community allegedly attacked him with stones and sticks.
The assault occurred during fifth-day mourning rites for a villager.
Ramesh reportedly fled toward a village tank, but attackers followed and continued beating him.
Police registered a murder case, seized suspected weapons and began searching for suspects.
- Who
- Guntuka Ramesh was killed; police said around 12 people from the Mudiraj community attacked him.
- What
- A mob allegedly assaulted Ramesh with stones and sticks, causing his death.
- When
- The attack occurred on Wednesday during fifth-day mourning rites for a villager.
- Where
- Madipalli village in Thorrur mandal.
- Why
- The circumstances that led to the violence remain under investigation.
- Victim
- Guntuka Ramesh
- Reported attackers
- Around 12 people from the Mudiraj community
- Weapons cited
- Stones and sticks
- Incident setting
- Fifth-day mourning rites for a villager
- Police action
- A murder case was registered, and suspected stones and sticks were seized
- Post-mortem location
- Mahabubabad Area Hospital
- Family
- Ramesh is survived by his wife and two daughters