Two Held for Murder in Nellore City

Nellore: Santhapet police arrested two persons in connection with the murder of Shiva alias Narasimhulu, a native of Karnataka, who was beaten to death with sticks near Ranganayakulapeta railway gate and dargah on Railway Station Road in Nellore city on January 6, 2026. The case was resolved within 48 hours.

The case was registered as Cr. No. 103(1), 118(1) read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Santhapet police station based on the complaint filed by Naguluri Jyothi (27) of Atmakur in SPSR Nellore district. 10/2026.

According to the police, Jyothi was living with the deceased near Nellore Railway Station. The prime accused Uppalapati Sai Narasimhulu (43), who was earlier living with Jyothi, allegedly held a grudge after she refused to return to him. The second accused Thumati Ashok Babu (28) is said to have harassed Jyothi and later joined hands with Sai Narasimhulu.

On the night of January 6, around 9.30 pm, the accused allegedly attacked Shiva with sticks near the dargah, causing serious head injuries. Jyothi, who tried to intervene, was also attacked. Shiva succumbed to his injuries after being transferred to Nellore Government Hospital.

Police tracked down and arrested the accused near Venkateswarapuram Polytechnic College on January 8, 2026.

Senior police officials appreciated the efforts of Santhapet CI YV Somaiah, SI G. Balakrishna and their team to solve the case quickly.