Aqua Farmer Murdered: Body Found Dumped in Pond in Andhra Pradesh
The brutal murder of 65-year-old aqua farmer Datla Krishnam Raju in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema district has left the community in shock. Police suspect three farm workers were involved in the crime, and investigations are currently ongoing to apprehend the accused.
Highlights
- •65-year-old aqua farmer Datla Krishnam Raju found dead in his own pond.
- •Police suspect three workers from Visakhapatnam are responsible for the crime.
- •Suspects attempted to mislead the police by moving the victim's motorcycle.
- •Traders in Muramalla village held a shutdown to mourn the farmer's passing.
A tragic murder has shocked the community of Peda Muramalla village in the I. Polavaram mandal of the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, where an aqua farmer was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The victim, 65-year-old Datla Krishnam Raju, widely recognized by his moniker Lolla Krishnam Raju, was allegedly killed by his own farm employees, according to local authorities.
The incident came to light after the farmer failed to return home, prompting his concerned family members to initiate a frantic search. The search eventually led to the discovery of his lifeless body, which had been submerged in an aquaculture pond. Investigators revealed that the perpetrators attempted to conceal the murder by tying the victim's body with wires and weighing it down with a heavy stone. Furthermore, the culprits allegedly relocated the farmer’s motorcycle to a different area in a deliberate attempt to deceive police investigators and mask the timeline of the crime.
Investigation Into the Peda Muramalla Murder
Local law enforcement, led by Amalapuram DSP T.S.R.K. Prasad, conducted a preliminary assessment at the crime scene late on Wednesday night. According to initial findings, the investigation suggests the involvement of three workers who were reportedly hired from Visakhapatnam district. Authorities believe the murder may have been triggered by a heated dispute between the laborers and the farmer.
While the search for the suspects remains a top priority, officials have expressed confidence that the individuals responsible will be apprehended shortly. To ensure a thorough gathering of forensic evidence, a specialized Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has been summoned to inspect the location where the murder took place.
The brutal killing of Datla Krishnam Raju has sent shockwaves throughout the region. In a show of mourning and respect, local traders in Muramalla village organized a complete shutdown of their businesses. Numerous local leaders and public representatives gathered to pay their final tributes, highlighting the farmer’s friendly demeanor and his significant contributions to the local agricultural industry. As the investigation progresses, the community awaits justice for a well-regarded figure whose life was cut short in this violent incident.
