Two men lay dead in the dust of Erragattu Thanda on Saturday, their lives ended by neighbors in a dispute that began, astonishingly, over a tree. The quiet village in Telangana’s Suryapet district was shattered by violence that police say stemmed from deep-seated personal animosity.

Key facts

  • Two killed: Amaraboyina Venkateswarlu and his father
  • Alleged attackers: Bhukya Pedababu, Bhukya Ramu, and their mother
  • Location: Erragattu Thanda, Mellacheruvu mandal, Suryapet district
  • Date: August 29, 2026

A Violent Escalation

According to Suryapet SP Narasimha, the attack was brutal and swift. Pedababu, Ramu, and their mother allegedly targeted Venkateswarlu and his father, leaving both with critical injuries. They died at the scene—a stark reminder of how quickly tensions can boil over in close-knit communities.

The Background Simmers

This wasn’t the first time trouble had brewed between these neighbors. SP Narasimha revealed that Pedababu, a former physics teacher, had been suspended previously over behavioral issues and rule violations. There were earlier complaints too—accusations that he frequently stirred disputes and filed petitions that unsettled the village.

“The police would conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that strong evidence was placed before the court for swift and severe punishment of those responsible,” SP Narasimha stated firmly after visiting the scene with DSP Srinivas Reddy.

Seeking Justice, Pleading for Calm

Police have registered a case against all three alleged attackers based on eyewitness accounts and preliminary evidence. Ramakrishnareddy, In-charge CI of Kodad Rural, is leading the investigation. As the bodies were examined at Government Hospital in Huzurnagar, authorities urged residents to keep peace and avoid vigilante actions—a plea for calm in a community now shadowed by grief.