RAJAHMUNDRY: Police have resolved the thriller surrounding the suspicious loss of life of famous Christian preacher and motivational speaker Pagadala Praveen Kumar, which had despatched shockwaves throughout the state.
Authorities confirmed that Praveen Kumar died in a highway accident attributable to drunken driving. Throughout his journey from Hyderabad to Rajahmundry on March 24, he was concerned in three separate accidents. Investigations revealed that he had bought alcohol thrice alongside the best way whereas driving his Royal Enfield bike. The ultimate accident occurred close to Konthamuru, near Rajahmundry, the place his bike skidded off the highway, leading to deadly accidents. He died on the spot.
The police verified his UPI transactions, which matched CCTV footage. They questioned 92 witnesses and examined over 600 CCTV recordings in the course of the investigation.
In reference to the case, 11 people have been booked for circulating false movies, and one particular person was arrested. Police additionally questioned his members of the family.
Praveen Kumar was travelling to Rajahmundry to examine the positioning for a deliberate Bible Faculty in Namavaram.
In keeping with Eluru Vary IG G.V.G Ashok Kumar, there was no proof of foul play. He confirmed that Praveen Kumar’s loss of life resulted from accidents sustained within the accident, which was attributed to alcohol consumption.
As per the investigation, the bike slid off the highway the place crushed stones have been current on the roadside berm, inflicting Kumar to hit a stationary object. The bike then fell on him.
The toxicology report confirmed the presence of alcohol in his system. He was reportedly travelling at a pace of 70 km/h on the time. The Forensic Science Lab examined 4 automobiles that handed the accident website, ruling out any collision as there have been no dent marks.
It was discovered that the headlight fuse blew after the crash. Solely his members of the family have been conscious of his journey. He had additionally bought liquor throughout his earlier go to to Rajahmundry on March 12 and 13.
The autopsy report acknowledged that he died because of extreme head trauma and a number of accidents. The prior accidents on the identical day might have worsened his situation. He reportedly spoke to 6 people throughout his journey from Hyderabad to Rajahmundry.
Chronologically, on March 24, Praveen Kumar left house on his Royal Enfield round 11 a.m. He first bought liquor at Savera Liquor Mart in Nagole, then once more at Aditya Wines in Kodad. He met with an accident at Jaggayyapeta whereas overtaking a lorry—narrowly avoiding a serious crash because of a bus driver behind him.
Later, at Keesara, he crashed right into a roadside sales space and fell. Paramedics in an ambulance stopped to help him. He refueled at an Indian Oil petrol station in Gollapudi, making UPI funds.
He then fell once more close to Ramavarappadu. An auto driver knowledgeable Visitors Sub-Inspector Subba Rao, who provided him tea and suggested relaxation—however Praveen continued his journey.
From Pottipadu, he rode utilizing blinkers and purchased liquor once more close to Eluru. The ultimate accident occurred close to Nayara Petrol Bunk, the place his bike slid and he succumbed to accidents. His physique was found the subsequent day.
