A recent confrontation in Venkatagiripalem village, located within the Penukonda mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, resulted in injuries to four individuals on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Police reports indicate that the incident began when a group of four youths reportedly assaulted Gopal, who is the younger brother of Kesavaiah, a director at the A.P. State Yadava Corporation. Gopal sustained serious injuries in the attack. In response, supporters of Gopal attempted to retaliate, leading to three more individuals suffering injuries.
Following the outbreak of violence, residents of Venkatagiripalem took to the streets, initiating a road blockade on the bustling Bengaluru National Highway to demand immediate justice. Circle-Inspector Raghavan quickly arrived at the scene, successfully calming the two agitated factions and restoring order.
Authorities confirmed that the clash stemmed from an existing, long-standing rivalry between the groups. A thorough investigation into the precise circumstances that triggered Sunday’s violent events is now underway.
Meanwhile, Gopal, after receiving initial treatment at the Government Hospital in Penukonda, was subsequently transferred to the District Hospital in Anantapur for further medical attention.