Arrest of Serial Killer in Andhra Pradesh Brings Closure to Multiple Cases
Serial Killer, Who Targeted Women Living Alone, Arrested In Andhra Pradesh
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A serial killer, Vishwanath, wanted in 21 cases across India for targeting women living alone, was arrested in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. His accomplice, Rajamma, was also detained. The police recovered gold ornaments worth approximately ₹20 lakh (roughly $24,000 USD) from him, and investigations are ongoing to connect him to other unsolved cases.
- 01Vishwanath was wanted in 21 cases involving murders and robberies across Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.
- 02He used a 'trust-and-strike' method to gain entry into victims' homes before committing crimes.
- 03The police recovered gold ornaments valued at nearly ₹20 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD) from the accused.
- 04Vishwanath had been living under a fake identity in Tirupati since 2024.
- 05His arrest has provided relief to residents and police departments in multiple states.
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Vishwanath, a serial killer linked to 21 cases of murder and robbery across Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh, was arrested in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, on Monday. His accomplice, Rajamma, was also taken into custody. The police investigation, which began with the robbery-murder case of a woman named Munishwari in Ramachandrapuram, revealed a pattern where Vishwanath targeted women living alone, gaining their trust before committing the crimes. Using a 'trust-and-strike' approach, he would enter homes under false pretenses and then kill the victims to steal their valuables. The police utilized technical surveillance, CCTV tracking, and informant networks to locate him, ultimately recovering gold ornaments worth nearly ₹20 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD). Vishwanath had been evading capture for years by frequently changing identities and using forged documents. His arrest is expected to aid in solving other unsolved cases linked to him, providing much-needed relief to the local community and law enforcement agencies.
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The arrest of Vishwanath is expected to enhance the safety of women living alone in Tirupati and potentially lead to the resolution of other unsolved cases.
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