Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Two Arrested for Murders in Nellore
Two men were arrested for murder in Nellore.
One man, Vemula Ranjith Kumar, was caught for killing an elderly woman named Peta Koteswaramma.
He hit her with a stone and stole her gold chain.
The police found the gold chain and the stone used in the crime.
They caught him just two days after the murder.
During questioning, Ranjith Kumar also admitted to killing another woman, Goli Suselamma, in 2022.
The police praised their team for solving the case quickly.
Vemula Ranjith Kumar (26) arrested for murdering Peta Koteswaramma (68) in Nellore.
Victim was killed with a stone and a gold chain was stolen from her house.
Police arrested the accused within 48 hours of the crime.
Accused confessed to another murder committed in 2022.
Police praised for efficient investigation and quick arrest.
- Who
- Peta Koteswaramma (victim), Vemula Ranjith Kumar (accused)
- What
- Murder of Peta Koteswaramma with a stone
- When
- January 5, 2026
- Where
- Kothavangallu village, Kodavaluru mandal, Nellore
- Why
- Robbery and possible grudge
Crime Investigation
Community Safety
Investigation Speed
Crime Investigation
The police solved the case within 48 hours, demonstrating efficient investigation.
Community Safety
Quick arrests are important, but preventing such crimes is crucial for community safety.
- Victim 1
- Peta Koteswaramma (68)
- Victim 2
- Goli Suselamma (60)
- Accused
- Vemula Ranjith Kumar (26)
- Incident Date 1
- January 5, 2026
- Incident Date 2
- June 2, 2022
- Location
- Kothavangallu village, Kodavaluru mandal, Nellore
- Arrest Date
- January 8, 2026
- Key Investigators
- CI Sudhakar Reddy, SP Ajitha Vejendla
