Ex-sarpanch killed in Suryapet; 17 suspects identified

A former village headman, known as a sarpanch, was killed in Suryapet district, Telangana. Manchu Chakraiah, aged 65, was attacked with sticks and suffered fatal head injuries. The incident took place on Monday in Miryala village. Following the attack, police have registered a case against 17 suspects. This action was taken based on a complaint filed by Chakraiah's daughter. The authorities have heightened security in the village due to concerns about potential political tensions linked to the murder. Investigations are ongoing as police work to gather more evidence and apprehend those involved in the attack. The community is shaken by this violent incident, raising fears about safety and political rivalries in the area.