TADIPATRI, ANDHRA PRADESH (Friday, March 27, 2026) — In a high-stakes pursuit, the Tadipatri Police opened fire on Friday to arrest Sarvesh Kumar, the prime suspect in the brutal kidnapping and murder of a five-year-old boy. The encounter occurred when the accused allegedly attacked the police team with a concealed weapon in a desperate bid to escape custody during a search operation.
The Crime: A Brutal End to a Kidnapping
The case began on Wednesday, March 25, when five-year-old Hemachandra, a student at a private school in Yadiki, failed to return home.
- The Victim: Hemachandra (5), son of Boya Govindu and Lakshmi Kanthamma, residents of Konuppalapadu village.
- The Discovery: Following a frantic search by parents and special police teams, shepherds discovered the boy’s body on Thursday morning at the Kundanakota hillock in Yadiki mandal.
- The Motive: Preliminary investigations suggest a long-standing family dispute between the boy’s father and the accused, Sarvesh Kumar, who is reportedly a close relative.
- Modus Operandi: Police stated the child was strangled and subsequently bludgeoned with boulders to ensure his death before being dumped in the hilly terrain.
The Encounter and Arrest
Following the discovery of the body, the Anantapur police launched a manhunt for Sarvesh Kumar. On Friday, tracking leads to the Tadipatri area, a police team intercepted him.
- Attempted Flight: When cornered, Kumar allegedly lunged at a police officer and attempted to flee into a nearby wooded area.
- Police Action: In self-defense and to prevent the escape of a high-risk offender, the police opened fire, injuring the accused in his lower limb.
- Medical Status: Kumar was immediately shifted to a local government hospital under heavy guard; his condition is reported to be stable.
Timeline of the Case
| Date | Event | Status |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Hemachandra kidnapped while returning from school in Yadiki. | Missing Report Filed |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Body discovered at Kundanakota hillock; bludgeoned with boulders. | Murder Case Registered |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Sarvesh Kumar cornered in Tadipatri; police open fire. | Accused in Custody |
Sources
- The Times of India: “Five-year-old kidnapped boy found murdered near Kundanakota hillock in Anantapur district” (March 27, 2026).
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “Andhra Police open fire on man accused of kidnapping, murder” (March 27, 2026).
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