Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Penumuru Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Father’s Murder
Police in Penumuru arrested a man after his father was allegedly killed.
The accused was identified as S Jokesh Reddy, also known as Balaji.
Police said the incident happened on Wednesday night in Manikyarayunipalli village.
They allege that Jokesh went to his parents’ home carrying a knife.
His father reportedly questioned him about drinking and debts.
Police said Jokesh then attacked his father and fled.
Officers arrested him the next day near Sai Nagar Colony.
They also seized a knife, a motorcycle and a blood-stained shirt as part of the investigation.
Penumuru police arrested S Jokesh Reddy alias Balaji over the alleged killing of his father, S Chenga Reddy.
The incident occurred at Manikyarayunipalli village in Penumuru mandal, Chittoor district, on Wednesday night.
Police allege that Jokesh attacked his father with a knife after being questioned about drinking and debts.
The accused was arrested near Sai Nagar Colony on Pakala Road on Thursday.
Police seized a knife, motorcycle and blood-stained shirt allegedly connected to the case.
- Who
- Penumuru police arrested S Jokesh Reddy alias Balaji in connection with the alleged killing of his father, S Chenga Reddy.
- What
- A man was arrested over the alleged knife attack and killing of his father.
- When
- The alleged attack occurred on Wednesday night; the arrest was made on Thursday and police briefed the media on Friday.
- Where
- The alleged killing occurred in Manikyarayunipalli village, Penumuru mandal, Chittoor district; the arrest took place near Sai Nagar Colony on Pakala Road.
- Why
- Police said the accused feared his father would reprimand him about his alleged drinking habit and debts.
- Accused
- S Jokesh Reddy alias Balaji
- Victim
- S Chenga Reddy, the accused’s father
- Incident location
- Manikyarayunipalli village, Penumuru mandal, Chittoor district
- Arrest location
- Near Sai Nagar Colony on Pakala Road
- Seized items
- Knife, motorcycle and blood-stained shirt
- Police case
- Registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Occupation mentioned
- The accused was reported to work as a Hitachi operator