Suryapet, May 23 -- Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Chinthalapadi Madhu was found dead inside a gunny bag near Yerkaram stage under the limits of Suryapet Rural Police Station in Telangana's Suryapet district, police said on Saturday.

Police suspect that the 42-year-old leader was murdered by unidentified persons before his body was dumped near the roadside location.

"Unknown individuals brutally killed a 42-year-old man named Chinthalapadi Madhu and dumped his body in a gunny bag near Yerkaram stage," Sub Inspector of Suryapet Rural Police Station said.

He also stated that a case has been registered and the body has been shifted for post-mortem examination.

The police also said that the deceased's wife is a former sarpanch associ...