Business Standard

Youth dies in attack, father dies of shock

Image

Press Trust of India Rajahmundry (AP)
A 22-years-old youth died on the spot after being hit with a hammer, leading to his father's death due to heart attack in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh late last night, police said.

The incident occurred in Dalitawada area in Sanivarapu peta of Eluru in West Godavari district, Eluru DSP Sarita said.

T Sanjeeva Rao (22), a tractor driver, was allegedly attacked by Sekhar and Chinta Rao with a big hammer, killing him on the spot.

His father had a heart attack due to the shock of the incident and died at Eluru Government Hospital, the DSP said.

Prior to the attack, Sanjeeva Rao's brother Rakesh and his friend P Mariyu had had an argument with Sekhar.
 

Sanjeeva Rao went to Sekhar's house to settle the dispute. But an argument followed and Chinta Rao, Rakesh's brother, hit Sanjeeva on the head with a big hammer, the DSP said.

Chinta Rao and Sekhar were absconding.

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Nov 09 2015 | 10:42 PM IST

Explore News