22 February 2004
V. Yadagiri
Knife attack
A journalist working for Andhra Prabha Telugu daily was stabbed to death by three persons in neighbouring Medak district in the early hours of Sunday.
The Medak DSP. T. Laxminarasaiah, told The Hindu that the victim, V. Yadagiri, 35, working as reporter for Andhra Prabha daily in Medak town, was threatened by an excise contractor some time ago following a report about sale of adulterated toddy in Tekmal mandal. Local people intervened and reportedly settled the issue between the journalist and the contractors. A case was registered with the police earlier by the victim in connection with threats made.
