Visakhapatnam: The Narsipatnam Town police on Friday arrested three persons in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Madala Raghu Varma, who was murdered over rivalry in ganja business on Monday evening. The arrested were identified as Marra Chinni (24), a resident of Narsipatnam, S Narayana Murthy (21), a native of Rolugunta area and V Ramana (24), a private employee and native of Guramdorapalem.

The police said that deceased Raghu Varma and accused Narayana Murthy had involved in ganja trade and they were arrested by Golugonda police for transporting the contraband in August 2016. The ganja business has divided Raghu and Narayana over some issue and around two months back Raghu has demanded money from Narayana for doing the illegal business separately.

Refusing to give money to Raghu, Narayana has entered the heated argument with him. Angry Raghu has beaten Narayana for refusing his request and threatened him. Upset over the incident Narayana has developed grudge on Raghu and with the support of Chinni and Ramana, Narayana murdered Raghu.