Behind the closed door of a rented flat in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam, a brutal crime unfolded piece by piece, over hours, in chilling silence. A 30-year-old Indian Navy technician, Chintada Ravindra, was arrested on charges of killing his lover, dismembering her body, and attempting to erase every trace of the crime.
The crime ended not with a chase, but with a confession.
A Meeting That Turned Fatal
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Accused | Chintada Ravindra (30), Navy technician at INS Dega |
| Victim | Polipalli Mounika (28) |
| Relationship | Met through dating app in 2021 |
| Location | Gajuwaka flat, Visakhapatnam |
| Date | March 29, 2026 |
Ravindra, posted at INS Dega, had been living as a tenant in Gajuwaka for nearly two years. On Sunday, March 29, he called 28-year-old Polipalli Mounika to his flat in the afternoon.
The two had known each other since 2021, after meeting through a dating application. Over time, their relationship grew, with frequent meetings across the city.
The Dispute
Police said an argument broke out soon after she arrived. The dispute was fueled by allegations that Mounika had taken Rs 3.5 lakh from Ravindra and was threatening to reveal their relationship to his wife.
Inside that flat, the confrontation turned violent. By the time it ended, Mounika was dead. Investigators said Ravindra allegedly smothered her.
A Crime Planned, Then Carried Out
What has unsettled investigators further is what came before and after the killing.
- Before: Ravindra had earlier gone to a store in Srinagar searching for knives. When he could not find what he needed, he ordered them online.
- After: Ravindra allegedly cut the body into three parts.
| Body Parts Disposal | Details |
|---|---|
| One portion | Placed inside a refrigerator |
| Another portion | Packed into a gunny sack and hidden beneath the bed |
| Third portion (head and hands) | Taken to a secluded area near Adavivaram and burned |
The flat, from the outside, gave nothing away. Neighbours later spoke of an eerie calm. “Nothing seemed unusual. No noise, nothing,” one resident said.
An Empty House, a Hidden Crime
Police said Ravindra’s wife had recently delivered a child and was staying at her parents’ home. With the house empty, he had called Mounika over.
For hours after the killing, the crime remained hidden behind the ordinary facade of a residential building.
The Call That Ended It
After attempting to conceal what he had done, Ravindra did not flee. Instead, he made a phone call to a friend. That conversation would unravel everything.
On the friend’s advice, Ravindra walked into the Gajuwaka Police Station and surrendered. He confessed to the murder, police said.
Official Statement
Vizag CP Sankhabrata Bagchi confirmed the details of the case:
“The accused, Chintada Ravindra, who has been working at INS Dega, came into contact with the victim, Polipalli Mounika, through a dating application in 2021. They developed a relationship over time. Preliminary investigation indicates that disputes arose between them, with allegations of financial demands and threats to disclose their relationship to the accused’s family.”
“On March 29, the accused allegedly called the victim to his residence in Gajuwaka, where a quarrel took place, during which he is suspected to have killed her by suffocation. In an attempt to destroy evidence, the accused allegedly dismembered the body and disposed of parts at different locations. The accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway.”
