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Three suspects arrested in Chebrolu double murder of M. Venkata Lakshmi and G. Anthoboyila

Three people, including Ponamala Sirisha, have been taken into custody for the murders of M. Venkata Lakshmi and her mother, G. Anthoboyila. Their bodies were discovered in a cashew orchard on May 29. Authorities believe the suspects poisoned the victims before brutally bludgeoning them to death, prompting an investigation that uncovered stolen gold jewelry.

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BRIC Team
Jun 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Three suspects arrested in Chebrolu double murder of M. Venkata Lakshmi and G. Anthoboyila

Key Takeaways

  • •The bodies of M. Venkata Lakshmi and G. Anthoboyila were found in a cashew orchard on May 29, straddling Eluru and West Godavari.
  • •Ponamala Sirisha, a relative of the victims, allegedly orchestrated the murders out of resentment due to character rumors.
  • •The suspects invited the victims to a birthday celebration, where they served poisoned liquor before bludgeoning them with boulders.
  • •Investigators recovered gold jewelry believed to have been stolen from the victims during the investigation led by Chebrolu police.
  • •D. Sravan Kumar, the Deputy Superintendent of Police, confirmed the gruesome details during a media briefing on the case.

Three people arrested over brutal murders of M. Venkata Lakshmi and her mother,G. Anthoboyila. Bodies found May 29 in cashew orchard between Eluru and West Godavari. Suspects include Ponamala Sirisha,a relative,along with Karri Prasad aka Basu,and Aasu Durga,said K. Pratap Shiva Kishore, Eluru district's Superintendent of Police.

Investigators say Sirisha had grudges against Venkata Lakshmi and Anthoboyila due to rumors about her. She allegedly planned the murders, getting help from Prasad,her lover,and Durga,a friend. They reportedly lured victims to a birthday party at orchard,offering them poisoned liquor.

Once incapacitated,suspects allegedly used boulders to kill them. D. Sravan Kumar, Deputy Superintendent of Police in Eluru, confirmed details in media briefing. After bodies discovered,Chebrolu police launched probe,recovering gold jewelry believed stolen from victims. Susmitha Ramanathan,Assistant Superintendent of Police in Jangareddygudem, is on the case. What happens next…?

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