YSR Kadapa: n a major growth within the sensational homicide case of native realtor Pedda Dastagiri, former Kadapa deputy mayor and YSRCP chief Bandi Nityananda Reddy, the prime accused, surrendered earlier than the District Superintendent of Police on Monday.

Nityananda Reddy had been absconding for the previous 20 days. The YSR Kadapa police had launched a manhunt throughout Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states, and a look-out discover was additionally issued towards him. The YSRCP chief arrived on the District SP’s workplace, accompanied by his lawyer, and surrendered. Police subsequently took him into custody and shifted him to a different location.

Pedda Dastagiri, a resident of Alamkhanpalle, was murdered on April seventh, 2026, close to the Rajiv Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) premises. There are widespread allegations that Nityananda Reddy was behind the crime, with the homicide reportedly stemming from disputes over land dealings between the 2.

Police who had carried out raids, seized key paperwork and registration papers pertaining to lands valued at roughly Rs 100 crore from Nityananda Reddy’s residence. Police suspect the motive behind the homicide concerned vital land disputes, monetary transactions, and political elements.

Earlier, Kadapa Deputy Superintendent of Police Venkateswarlu was transferred following allegations of failure in sustaining regulation and order and expenses of corruption. He was additionally accused of failing to regulate clashes between two teams in Alamkhanpalle, which had led to Dastagiri’s homicide. As per police stories, the opposite accused within the homicide had taken shelter at Nityananda Reddy’s home after committing the crime. Kadapa police have already arrested 11 folks in reference to the case.