VIJAYAWADA: Police on Saturday arrested a man for allegedly murdering YSRC councillor Thalluru Venkata Suresh (49) around 10 days ago at Sullurupeta town in Nellore. The accused was identified as M Balu, a business associate of Suresh.
Addressing a press conference, DSP Rajagopal Reddy said Suresh was found stabbed to death on August 10. Investigation revealed that Balu and Suresh had a financial dispute over a piece of land.
Preliminary investigation showed that Balu was working with Suresh, who had purchased 50 cents of land in his name. Suresh decided to sell the land, but Balu sought a commission for letting him register the land in his name. However, Suresh refused to offer a commission, resulting in a tussle between the duo.
Later, Balu allegedly hatched a plan to eliminate the councillor in order to take possession of the land. Cops said Balu conducted a recce and was waiting for Suresh to return to town from Tirupati with his family.
After dropping off his family at home, Suresh went to park his car where Balu was waiting to attack him. He was stabbed to death inside the car. Cops said Balu has been booked for murder and produced before the local court for judicial remand.
Thalluru Venkata Suresh was found stabbed to death on August 10. Investigation revealed that Balu and Suresh had a financial dispute over a piece of land
