Bhadradri Kothagudem, Oct.14 : The Karakagudem police under the Manuguru DSP office in Bhadradri Kothagudem district arrested a man on Wednesday for allegedly murdering his acquaintance following a dispute over a financial loan. The accused was subsequently produced before a local court for judicial remand.
According to police sources, the victim, Badhavath Ravichandra, a resident of Kaluvala Nagaram village, was allegedly killed by Mohammed Imran of Karakagudem village over an unpaid debt. The incident came to light on October 12 after the victim’s mother, Badhavath Vijaya, lodged an official complaint at the Karakagudem police station, prompting law enforcement to launch an investigation.
Police investigations revealed that Ravichandra had previously loaned ₹80,000 to Imran, leading to frequent altercations between the two regarding the repayment of the amount. On the night of October 11, around 9:30 PM, Imran allegedly picked up Ravichandra on his motorcycle under the pretext of discussing the matter. Upon reaching the outskirts of Kaluvala Nagaram village, Imran attacked Ravichandra and strangled him to death using a belt.
Following a targeted operation, police arrested Mohammed Imran at his residence on Wednesday, October 14. Authorities seized the motorcycle used in the crime along with two mobile phones. The accused has been remanded to judicial custody as further investigation into the murder continues.
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