Hyderabad — A shocking incident unfolded in Telangana’s Nalgonda district on Saturday when a man was beaten to death by a habitual offender over a monetary dispute. The victim, identified as Majjiga Yadagiri, was on his way to an agricultural field in Rajpet mandal when he encountered the accused, Vadlakonda Nagaraju. According to police reports, Yadagiri was cycling to his farm in the afternoon when he crossed paths with Nagaraju, a known troublemaker in the area. Nagaraju, who has a history of harassing passersby for money, approached Yadagiri and asked for cash. When Yadagiri declined, stating he did not have any money, Nagaraju's violent tendencies surfaced. In a fit of rage, Nagaraju struck Yadagiri on the head with a stick, causing severe injuries that led to Yadagiri's immediate death from profuse bleeding. Witnesses in the vicinity were alerted by the commotion and quickly intervened, apprehending Nagaraju as he attempted to flee the scene. He was subsequently handed over to local authorities. Police officials, upon arriving at the scene, seized the weapon used in the attack and began their investigation. Reports indicate that Nagaraju had a criminal record, having previously been jailed for setting fire to a house after pouring kerosene. He had recently been released due to reportedly improved behavior. The community is in shock over the incident, highlighting the need for increased safety and vigilance against such violent acts in public spaces. Authorities are expected to press charges as the investigation proceeds, and residents are left grappling with the tragic loss of life over what should have been an ordinary day.
