Grandson Confesses to Killing Industrialist Janardhan Rao Over Family Disputes
In a shocking turn of events, Velamati Chandrasekhar Janardhan Rao (86), a prominent industrialist and head of the Veljan Group, was allegedly murdered by his grandson, Keerthi Tej. During police interrogation, Keerthi Tej revealed that his grandfather never treated him as a family member and consistently disrespected him, which led to the tragic incident. Keerthi Tej was taken into custody for five days for further investigation.
Initially uncooperative during the remand, Keerthi Tej later disclosed the circumstances that led to the murder. He claimed that his grandfather, Janardhan Rao, constantly humiliated him, treated him as inferior to others, and referred to him as a "beggar" daily. Keerthi Tej also alleged that he was disrespected even in the office and was denied his rightful share in property distribution and key positions within the company, including a director’s role.
Keerthi Tej stated that these ongoing conflicts and disrespect drove him to plan the murder. He confessed to purchasing a knife from Instamart and using it to stab his grandfather after being denied his share of the property. Following the crime, he allegedly burned the knife and blood-stained clothes in an empty plot near Ellammaguda in BS Maktha.
The case has sent shockwaves through the industrial and family circles, highlighting deep-seated familial tensions. Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.
Initially uncooperative during the remand, Keerthi Tej later disclosed the circumstances that led to the murder. He claimed that his grandfather, Janardhan Rao, constantly humiliated him, treated him as inferior to others, and referred to him as a "beggar" daily. Keerthi Tej also alleged that he was disrespected even in the office and was denied his rightful share in property distribution and key positions within the company, including a director’s role.
Keerthi Tej stated that these ongoing conflicts and disrespect drove him to plan the murder. He confessed to purchasing a knife from Instamart and using it to stab his grandfather after being denied his share of the property. Following the crime, he allegedly burned the knife and blood-stained clothes in an empty plot near Ellammaguda in BS Maktha.
The case has sent shockwaves through the industrial and family circles, highlighting deep-seated familial tensions. Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.