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Chittoor Double Murder: Five Sentenced to Death in “Rarest of Rare” Case

Chittoor, India – November 14, 2025 – A decade after the brutal daylight murders of Chittoor Mayor Katari Anuradha and her husband, TDP leader Katari Mohan, five men have been sentenced to death by hanging in a Chittoor District Sessions Court. The court deemed the case, centered around political rivalry and betrayal, as one of the “rarest of rare.”

The murders, which took place on November 17, 2015, shocked the Andhra Pradesh region. Two burqa-clad assailants stormed into the Mayor’s office, gunning down Anuradha and fatally attacking Mohan as he attempted to escape. The meticulously planned crime was fueled by simmering resentment and revenge.

At the heart of the conspiracy was Sriram Chandrasekhar, alias “Chintu,” the nephew of Mohan and once a trusted aide to the couple. Chintu, a former marine engineer, had built a powerful political network for the Katari family, only to feel sidelined and humiliated as their influence grew. According to the prosecution, this perceived betrayal drove him to orchestrate the killings.

The investigation, led by a Special Investigation Team (SIT), involved a massive interstate manhunt spanning Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Evidence included bullet shells, CCTV footage, and call data analysis. Chintu surrendered to the court thirteen days after the incident.

The five men convicted are Sriram Chandrasekhar (Chintu), Venkata Chalapathi (Mulbagal Venkatesh), Jayaprakash Reddy, Manjunath, and Venkatesh. They were found guilty of murder, criminal conspiracy, and unlawful assembly.

The prosecution successfully argued that the murders were not a crime of impulse but a calculated political execution. Over 180 witnesses testified, and forensic evidence supported the charges.

While sixteen other individuals were acquitted due to lack of evidence, the conviction of the five perpetrators has been hailed as a victory for justice by supporters of the slain couple.

The case has now been referred to the Andhra Pradesh High Court for confirmation of the death sentences. The double murder remains a stark reminder of the potential for violence and betrayal within the political arena in Chittoor. Nallari Dwarakanath Reddy, Chairperson of the Andhra Pradesh Bar Council, noted that the incident instilled fear among the general public.

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