A Sessions Court in Sri Vijaya Puram on December 22, 2025, convicted A. Venkateshwarlu, resident of Bargat Line, Sri Vijaya Puram, in a murder case that occurred during a dispute at a local volleyball ground. The court handed down life imprisonment along with fines, following a detailed hearing of oral and documentary evidence.
According to the prosecution, the accused, a neighbour of the deceased, confronted the victim and his friends while they were playing volleyball at the church ground. A heated altercation escalated into an attack, during which the accused used a sharp knife, inflicting fatal injuries on the victim.
The incident was reported immediately to Police Station Aberdeen, leading to the registration of FIR No. 81/2021 dated July 9, 2021, initially filed under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, later revised as the investigation progressed. The case was investigated under the supervision of SI S. Tejeshwar Rao and then SHO Inspector K. Joju.
The prosecution, led by Public Prosecutor Sumit Kumar Karmakar of the High Court and Sessions Court, presented multiple witnesses and substantial evidence linking the accused to the crime. After considering the testimony and material evidence, the court found the accused guilty of murder and associated offences.
The court sentenced the accused to rigorous imprisonment for life under Section 302 IPC, imposing a fine of Rs. 10,000, with an additional year of imprisonment if the fine is not paid. He was also sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment under Section 201 IPC for destroying evidence, along with a fine of Rs. 1,000, and one month additional imprisonment in default of payment.
Authorities stated that the judgment underscores the judicial process in responding to violent crimes and highlights the legal consequences for acts of severe violence. Law enforcement officers involved in the investigation emphasized the importance of thorough evidence collection and witness testimony in ensuring accountability.
The case has drawn attention within the community, reinforcing the role of police and the courts in addressing criminal acts and providing legal redress to victims’ families.
The court proceedings and sentencing reflect the legal framework under which serious offences, including homicide, are tried in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with strict enforcement of penalties aimed at both justice and deterrence.
