Police arrested 11 persons in connection with the murder of Pendrala Venkanna within the limits of Nagarampalem police station in Guntur, Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal said on Monday.
According to the preliminary investigation, the accused allegedly planned the murder owing to old enmity and a desire for revenge. After learning that Venkanna had arrived in Guntur with his family on August 29, the accused allegedly kept track of his movements.
On the morning of August 30, the accused allegedly intercepted Venkanna in the first line of KVP Colony and attacked him. The main accused allegedly assaulted him with a knife, while the others attacked him with sticks and their hands, the SP said.
The arrested persons were identified as Pendrala Immanuel Raju, P. Amulya Raju, P. Devaraju, P. Guravayya, P. Shyam, P. Bujji, P. Jamalamma, P. Raj Kumar, Battula Moses Raju, Devarakonda Shalem Raju and Irugu Babu.
The accused were arrested on August 31. Police seized two vehicles allegedly used in the offence and recovered a sharp-edged knife allegedly used in the murder.
The investigation is continuing to ascertain the possible involvement of others and collect further evidence.
Published – August 31, 2026 11:34 pm IST
