Security lapse at private resort led to Araku murder, 3 minors held

A serious security lapse at a private resort in Araku Valley in Alluri Sitharama Raju district led to the murder of a 25-year-old man. The incident came to light on Sunday, after police swiftly solved the case and caught three juveniles allegedly involved in the crime.

Addressing a press conference at the Araku Valley Police Station, DSP V. Abhishek of Paderu said that the victim N. Suresh (25), a native of Terlam mandal in Vizianagaram district, had earlier worked as an accountant at a private resort in Araku, where he became acquainted with a woman from Padmapuram village. After leaving his job, Suresh married another woman and shifted to Hyderabad. However, he continued to keep in touch with the woman from Padmapuram village. On March 24, Suresh visited Araku Valley and checked into a private resort along with the woman.