Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has strongly condemned the brutal murder of a teenage girl in Kazipet, Kadapa district. He warned that strict action would be taken against anyone attacking women and girls, emphasising that no one involved in such crimes should be spared.

Naidu ordered police to initiate legal proceedings and to implement measures to prevent similar incidents in future, asserting there is no room for compromise on the safety of females.

The victim, 17-year-old Ramakeerthana, was murdered by Venkatesh, who had been harassing her for some time. When she refused his advances, Venkatesh went to her home on Friday, where she was alone.

He reportedly tried to force her into accepting his love, and when she again refused, he attacked her with a knife, slashing her throat. Her parents found her in a pool of blood upon returning from farm work and rushed her to hospital, but she died en route.

The incident has caused widespread outrage in the local community.