Andhra Pradesh: Brother of former MLA Tadipatri Rao hacked to death in Guntur

Basavala Vasu, brother of former Andhra Pradesh MLA Tadipatri Venkata Rao, was hacked to death outside a restaurant in a busy marketplace of Guntur city, even as onlookers stood as mute spectators.

Ashish Pandey  | Edited by Ashna Kumar
Hyderabad, October 30, 2017 | UPDATED 08:51 IST
Basavala Vasu.Basavala Vasu.

In a shocking case of apathy, a person was hacked to death outside a restaurant in a busy marketplace of Guntur city, while passers-by stood witness.

The deceased has been identified as Basavala Vasu, brother of ex-MLA Tadipatri Venkata Rao.

Vasu was stabbed 30 times with a machete by five men. The incident took place at 9:30 pm on Sunday night.

Speaking to India Today, Guntur Urban SP Vijaya Rao said,"The victim had a criminal background and was wanted in several cases. He was killed around 9:30 pm on Sunday as he came out of an eatery. We will soon nab the culprits."

The police has begun investigating the case.