Five-month-old found dead in Chintapalli; family alleges father killed him, police launch probe

A five-month-old boy was found dead at his home in Chintapalli in Alluri Sitharama Raju district on Monday, October 5, 2026. Family members, including the child’s mother, have alleged that the infant’s father may have been responsible for the death. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the tragedy.

Sequence of events before the death

According to local residents, the infant’s mother had left home for work at a nearby hotel on Monday. The child’s father, identified as Golluru Chandu, was at home caring for the baby during that time. When the baby began crying from hunger, Chandu reportedly took the child to the hotel where the mother was working so that the infant could be fed milk. He then returned home with the baby.

Allegations by family members

Relatives of the child have alleged that Chandu later assaulted the infant, leading to the boy’s death. They further claimed that he was under the influence of ganja at the time. The precise cause of death, however, has not been established, and authorities have not confirmed the allegations.

Police response and initial findings

Upon receiving information about the incident, the Chintapalli police arrived at the residence and conducted an on-site inspection. Officers documented the scene and registered a case. While the exact nature of the case was not immediately disclosed, police said the investigation is under way to verify the sequence of events and examine the claims made by the family.

Investigation under way

Officials said they are working to ascertain the infant’s cause of death and to determine whether any criminal act occurred. As part of the probe, investigators are expected to corroborate accounts from family members and local residents, and to piece together a clear timeline from when the child was taken to the hotel to the time of his death. Authorities did not release additional details pending further inquiry.

Community accounts and next steps

Accounts from local residents formed a key part of the initial narrative, including the claim that the father briefly took the baby to the mother’s workplace to be fed before returning home. Police have not commented on these accounts beyond confirming that they are being examined as part of the investigation.

What is known so far

– The five-month-old was found dead at home in Chintapalli on October 5, 2026.
– The father, identified as Golluru Chandu, was with the infant while the mother was at work at a nearby hotel.
– Family members have accused the father of assaulting the child; they allege he was under the influence of ganja.
– Police visited the scene, registered a case, and launched an investigation to establish the cause and circumstances of the death.

The report was published on October 6, 2026, at 10:26 a.m. IST. Authorities have urged patience as the investigation proceeds. Further details are awaited from the Chintapalli police as the case develops.