Engineering student stabs girlfriend to death in Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh
Synopsis
A B.Tech student allegedly lured his girlfriend to Chintapalli in Palnadu and stabbed her to death after growing suspicious she was avoiding him — one of two violent incidents in Andhra Pradesh on Friday that prompted Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to order stringent action, including in a separate case where a medical student was declared brain-dead after being run over by a drunk driver in Rajamahendravaram.
Key Takeaways
Bala Saidulu , a B.Tech student, allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death near Chintapalli , Palnadu district , on 7 August .
Both the accused and the victim were students at a private engineering college in Guntur .
Police say preliminary investigation indicates the accused suspected the victim was avoiding him.
Andhra Pradesh CM N.
Chandrababu Naidu separately ordered stringent action against those who ran over two medicos in Rajamahendravaram .
Dr Priyanka , a postgraduate student at GSL Medical College , was declared brain-dead after being run over by a drunk driver outside a mall; the accused has been arrested.
An engineering student allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death near Chintapalli in Karampudi mandal, Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, on Friday, 7 August, according to police. The victim and the accused were both B.Tech students at a private college in Guntur and were reportedly in a relationship.
What Happened
According to police, the accused, Bala Saidulu, called the victim to Chintapalli in the morning, ostensibly to discuss personal matters. During the course of an argument, Saidulu allegedly stabbed her, killing her at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest the accused had grown suspicious that the victim had been distancing herself from him in the weeks prior to the incident.
Saidulu is a native of a village in Karampudi mandal, while the victim hailed from Chilakaluripet in Palnadu district. Police confirmed the arrest and stated that the probe is ongoing, with more details expected as investigations progress.
CM Naidu Orders Action in Separate Rajamahendravaram Incident
In a separate but equally grave incident, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday ordered stringent action against those responsible for running over two medical students with a car in Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari district. The Chief Minister took serious note of the case and inquired about the condition of the injured students, Priyanka and Umesh.
Officials briefed Naidu on the circumstances, explaining that the accused had struck the two students while driving under the influence of alcohol before fleeing the scene. The accused has since been arrested, officials confirmed.
Medico Declared Brain-Dead After Mall Incident
Dr Priyanka, a postgraduate student at GSL Medical College, was pillion riding on a scooty as she exited a mall in Rajamahendravaram on Tuesday when a car rammed into the two-wheeler and ran over her, causing severe head injuries. The incident came to light only on Thursday.
Despite the presence of security guards at the gate, the vehicle struck the scooty a second time before speeding away as bystanders and guards raised an alarm. The critically injured student was first admitted to a local hospital and later shifted to a facility in Hyderabad, where doctors declared her brain-dead.
Chief Minister's Directives
Chief Minister Naidu directed officials to ensure the accused face the severest possible punishment and made clear that those responsible would not be spared under any circumstances. He also instructed officials to continuously monitor Priyanka's health condition and ensure all necessary medical assistance is provided to both injured students.
Both incidents underscore deepening concerns over safety — particularly for young women — across Andhra Pradesh, and are likely to intensify calls for stronger law enforcement response in the state.
Point of View
But the structural gaps are harder to close: stalking and intimate-partner violence rarely reach police before they turn fatal, and drunk driving enforcement on urban roads remains visibly inconsistent. The real question is whether these cases translate into systemic reform or remain isolated incidents that fade after the news cycle.
NationPress
7 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Palnadu stabbing case in Andhra Pradesh?
Engineering student Bala Saidulu allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death near Chintapalli in Karampudi mandal, Palnadu district, on 7 August. Both were B.Tech students at a private college in Guntur, and were reportedly in a relationship. Police say the accused had grown suspicious that the victim was distancing herself from him.
Who is Bala Saidulu and has he been arrested?
Bala Saidulu is a B.Tech student from a village in Karampudi mandal, Palnadu district. Police confirmed his arrest following the incident, and investigations are ongoing.
What is the Rajamahendravaram medico case about?
Dr Priyanka, a postgraduate student at GSL Medical College, was run over by a car outside a mall in Rajamahendravaram on Tuesday while pillion riding on a scooty. The accused was allegedly drunk and fled the scene before being arrested. Doctors subsequently declared Priyanka brain-dead.
What action has Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu ordered?
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu ordered stringent punishment for those responsible for the Rajamahendravaram hit-and-run, directed officials to ensure the accused are not spared, and instructed continuous monitoring of the injured students' health. The accused in that case has been arrested.
Are the two incidents in Andhra Pradesh on 7 August connected?
No, the two incidents are separate. The Palnadu stabbing involved an alleged intimate-partner killing by a fellow student, while the Rajamahendravaram case involved a drunk driver running over two medical students outside a mall. Both came to the attention of the Chief Minister on the same day.
