Ganesh K.
Age: 25
Stabbed to death: September 28, 2025
Location: Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Origin: India
Perpetrator: Brother-in-law
In the South Indian city of Guntur, in the state of Andhra Pradesh (about 350 kilometers south of Hyderabad), a 25-year-old engineer, Ganesh K., was murdered on October 7, 2025 — just thirteen days after his wedding. The suspected perpetrator is his brother-in-law, Durga Rao, the brother of Ganesh’s wife, Keerthi Veeranjaneya Devi.
According to the police investigation, Rao strongly opposed his sister’s marriage, which had taken place without his approval. Ganesh and Keerthi married despite his objections, leading to a family dispute.
On the day of the murder, Ganesh was traveling from his residence toward Guntur. Rao, who reportedly has multiple criminal cases pending against him, followed him along with two accomplices. During the journey, Ganesh was attacked and stabbed multiple times with knives. Bystanders took him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
A police officer told the news agency PTI that the motive is directly related to Rao’s disapproval of the marriage. Authorities have registered a case under Section 103(1), which pertains to murder.
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects, who fled after the attack. The murder has sparked outrage in the region. Local residents are demanding justice and drawing attention to the devastating consequences of family conflicts and caste discrimination.
