Shop owner killed by miscreants

Nellore: Unidentified persons killed a man at Guthavaripalem in Chillakur mandal here on Thursday. The deceased was identified as M Srinivasulu (42). According to sources and police, Srinivasulu, who hails from Bhuvanagiripalem in Ozili mandal, used to run a shop at Rajupalem by reside in Vidyanagar in Kota mandal.

While he was on the way to his shop from Vidyanagar on his motorcycle, some unidentified persons attacked him at Guthavaripalem village with rods and knives. After attacking Srinivasulu, they fled from the scene after confirming his death.

Passersby, who noticed the victim with serious injuries, have informed the police. Circle Inspector P Akkeswar Rao visited the spot and collected details about the incident. The cops filed a case and were investigating.