Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Police Hunt Sadhik Khan After Godavari Family Deaths
Police are looking for a man named Sadhik Khan in connection with a family’s deaths.
T. Nuka Raju, his wife and daughter allegedly jumped into the Godavari River.
Nuka Raju’s grandson survived.
Police recovered Nuka Raju’s body but were still searching for the others.
A family member also accused Sadhik Khan of killing Jagdish Reddy.
A note allegedly written by Soujanya accused him of threats and blackmail.
She said he threatened her family and pressured her to change religion.
These claims are being investigated by the police and have not been established in court.
Sarpavaram police are searching for Sadhik Khan over allegations involving the Nuka Raju family.
T. Nuka Raju, his wife and daughter allegedly died by suicide after jumping into the Godavari River.
Police registered another case after Bhaskar Reddy alleged that his son Jagdish Reddy was murdered on July 2.
A purported note from Soujanya accused Sadhik Khan of threats, blackmail and involvement in her husband’s death.
Rajamahendravaram Two Town police recovered Nuka Raju’s body, while other bodies remained untraced.
- Who
- Sarpavaram police, Sadhik Khan, Panchayat Raj Assistant Engineer T. Nuka Raju and his family, and complainant Bhaskar Reddy.
- What
- Police are investigating alleged murder, threats and blackmail linked to the deaths of members of the Nuka Raju family.
- When
- The family allegedly jumped into the river in the early hours of Monday; police said Jagdish Reddy was allegedly killed on July 2 and registered another case on Monday.
- Where
- The investigation involves Sarpavaram in Kakinada district, Rajamahendravaram, and the Godavari River.
- Why
- According to a purported note and Bhaskar Reddy’s complaint, Sadhik Khan allegedly threatened the family, blackmailed Soujanya and was involved in Jagdish Reddy’s death.
Family Allegations
Police Investigation
Alleged responsibility for deaths
Family Allegations
Soujanya’s purported note alleged that Sadhik Khan threatened the family and was responsible for her husband’s death, while Bhaskar Reddy alleged that Jagdish Reddy was murdered.
Police Investigation
Police have registered cases and are searching for Sadhik Khan; the reported allegations remain under investigation.
Cause of the family’s deaths
Family Allegations
The purported note said the family decided to die by suicide because of alleged harassment, threats and blackmail.
Police Investigation
Authorities are recovering bodies and investigating the circumstances; the article does not report a final official finding.
- Person sought
- Sadhik Khan
- Police station
- Sarpavaram police station
- Family deaths
- T. Nuka Raju, his wife and daughter allegedly died after jumping into the Godavari River
- Survivor
- Nuka Raju’s grandson survived
- Recovered body
- Police recovered Nuka Raju’s body on Monday night
- Additional allegation
- Bhaskar Reddy alleged that Jagdish Reddy was killed by lethal injection on July 2
- Evidence mentioned
- Police recovered a purported suicide note attributed to Soujanya