A brutal daylight murder in SPSR Nellore district has left the region stunned and fearful. Gottipati Prasad, a 58-year-old Telugu Desam leader, was killed at his poultry farm in Chintalapalem village of Gattupalli panchayat on Wednesday. The attack took place between 11 a.m. and 12 noon, turning an ordinary workday into a scene of horror.

Police said two unidentified men had visited the farm earlier, posing as customers seeking 5 kg of chicken. They agreed on a price and left, only to return shortly after. This time, they attacked Prasad with knives, inflicting six deep wounds. Before fleeing, the attackers reportedly covered his face with a gunny bag, making the killing even more chilling.

Many villagers were at a nearby cremation ground attending last rites, leaving the area unusually quiet at the time of the crime. Prasad’s sudden death has devastated his family. He is survived by his wife, Lakshmi Prasanna, who lives in Chennai, and two daughters, Vasavi and Tejaswini, both software professionals living in Sweden. His brother, Venkateswarlu Naidu, resides in Kavali.

Investigators revealed that Prasad was last seen with his friend Venu, who left shortly before the incident. Family members have raised suspicions about multiple individuals, which has widened the scope of the investigation. Police have formed special teams to track down the killers and examine all possible motives.

Kavali MLA Kavya Krishna Reddy and Udayagiri MLA Kakarla Suresh visited the crime scene and met the grieving family. Calling the murder a heinous act, Kakarla Suresh urged the police to act swiftly and ensure strict action against those responsible.