Four individuals, including three IT professionals, were arrested for the murder of their colleague Gajambikal Ajay Teja during a birthday party at a farmhouse in Ghatkesar, Hyderabad. The suspects, Ranjith Reddy and Sai Kumar, allegedly pushed Teja into a pool knowing he could not swim, attempting to disguise the act as accidental drowning. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused had professional disputes with Teja, which escalated to violence at the party. Srikanth, the manager of the IT firm, was also arrested for illegally serving alcohol without proper permits, while Venkatesh, the farmhouse owner, failed to ensure safety measures around the pool. All four have confessed to the crime and have been remanded for 14 days as the police continue their investigation. The incident highlights serious safety and legal breaches at social gatherings involving alcohol.