Father Killed Over Son’s Love Affair; 10 Get Life Sentence
A district court in Rajanna Sircilla on Monday sentenced 10 people to life imprisonment in a love affair murder case. The convicts were also fined ₹6,500 each. Chief District Magistrate P. Neeraja delivered the verdict regarding the murder of Tuniki Laxminarayana in Stambampalli village of Boinpalli mandal.
According to the prosecution, Laxminarayana’s younger son Mahesh was in a relationship with Bongani Parasharamulu’s daughter, which his family opposed. Ten members of the girl’s family and relatives allegedly attacked Mahesh’s house with wooden logs and iron rods. Laxminarayana was seriously injured in the attack and later died during treatment.
Following a complaint by the victim’s wife, Tuniki Vijaya, Boinpalli police registered a case and arrested the accused.
The chargesheet was filed by the then Vemulawada Rural circle inspector K. Naveen Kumar. During the hearing, 20 witnesses were examined by the prosecution under the supervision of SP B. Chandraiah with the support of investigation and court staff.
Prosecutor Penta Srinivas represented the prosecution. After reviewing the scientific evidence and eyewitness accounts, the court found all the defendants guilty and sentenced them to life imprisonment.
District SP Mahesh B. Gite said, “The verdict proves that no criminal can escape the law. He highly praised the entire police and prosecution team for their meticulous coordination in securing convictions.”
