Pressure prevailed on the Nidadavole police station in East Godavari district on Sunday after a Telugu Desam employee posted a video alleging police harassment and threatening to finish his life.
Katta Manikanta of Singavaram village launched a video on social media claiming he was unable to bear alleged harassment by Nidadavole police. The video went viral, triggering protests by Telugu Desam leaders and cadres on the police station.
Within the video, Manikanta addressed tourism minister Kandula Durgesh, stating that he was underneath extreme misery and had been repeatedly referred to as to the police station since April 26 with out being knowledgeable of the case in opposition to him. He alleged harassment by sure people, together with Penmetsa Chandu, with help from others.
He additionally mentioned his father, Katta Krishna, a long-time Telugu Desam employee, had filed a grievance with the district collector by the PGRS 14 months in the past relating to alleged encroachment of presidency land, however no motion was taken.
Following the video, get together leaders and staff, led by Katta Krishna, staged a protest on the police station on Sunday evening. They demanded that Manikanta be produced earlier than them by Monday morning, warning of intensified agitation in any other case.
Leaders together with Peravali Water Distribution Society president Burugupalli Srinivas, Undrajavaram mandal Telugu Desam president Simhadri Ramakrishna, city president Kommina Venkateswara Rao and former councillors have been current.
28 autos seized throughout cordon and search op in Kavali
Appearing on the instructions of superintendent of police Dr Ajeetha Vejendla, district police performed a cordon and search operation in Islampet underneath Kavali One City police station limits on Sunday morning.
The operation, carried out between 5.30 am and seven.00 am underneath the supervision of the Kavali SDPO, concerned two inspectors, 4 sub-inspectors and 27 police personnel. Throughout the drive, officers searched homes within the locality and seized 25 two-wheelers and three auto-rickshaws with out legitimate paperwork.
Police mentioned the operation is a part of intensified efforts to curb crime by digital mapping of hotspots, specializing in suspects, absconders, pending warrants, narcotics, unlawful weapons and suspicious autos.
Officers additionally expressed concern over rising drug abuse amongst youth in Mahendra Format. The SDPO interacted with residents and created consciousness on the hazards of drug use.
The SP mentioned such operations will proceed to strengthen legislation and order.
Police crack theft inside hours
Sri Sathya Sai district police cracked a theft case in Hindupur inside hours of the offence by arresting three accused and recovering stolen gold ornaments, money and the car and weapon used within the crime.
Hindupur DSP Ok.V. Mahesh mentioned the sufferer, M. Rajeswaramma, 63, was ready close to the RTC bus stand when she boarded a diesel auto whose occupants claimed they have been heading in the direction of Penukonda. As a part of a pre-planned conspiracy, the driving force threatened her with a knife, robbed her of about 83 grams of gold ornaments and ₹50,000 money, and deserted her close to Bailu Anjaneyaswamy Temple past Kotnur village.
Police launched a right away investigation and, utilizing CCTV footage, recognized the accused. Throughout car checking close to Tremendous-B Spinning Mills, they apprehended two individuals and a minor concerned within the crime.
Police seized the auto and knife used within the offence and recovered the stolen property value about ₹8.70 lakh.
Rajeswaramma thanked the police for his or her swift motion in recovering her belongings.
Motorcyclist killed as non-public bus rams two-wheeler close to Kavali
A person was killed in a street accident close to Budangunta in Kavali city on Sunday night after a dashing non-public journey bus rammed right into a two-wheeler.
The deceased was recognized as Devarapalli Venkateswarlu (45), a resident of Kavali.
In response to locals, the bus, belonging to Sri Sai Travels, was allegedly transferring at excessive pace when it hit the motorcyclist, killing him on the spot. The bus continued for a ways and likewise collided with six buffaloes earlier than being chased and stopped by native residents.
The driving force deserted the car and fled the scene, sources mentioned.
Police reached the spot, registered a case and launched an investigation.
One lifeless, seven injured after previous constructing collapses in Gajuwaka
An previous constructing collapsed in Vikas Nagar, Gajuwaka, on Sunday night, killing one particular person and injuring seven others throughout slab work.
The incident occurred round 7 pm when staff tried to carry a store slab utilizing jacks as a part of an growth. The slab, measuring about 10 by 14 ft, gave means, inflicting the construction to break down.
In response to New Port police, eight staff have been on the website when the constructing turned unstable. Whereas most managed to maneuver again, one employee stepped ahead and was trapped underneath the particles, resulting in his loss of life. The id of the deceased is but to be established.
One of many injured staff, who had come from Srikakulam, mentioned the workforce had deliberate to finish the work by 8 pm.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.






