A man murdered his wife inside the Yemmiganur Area Government Hospital in
Kurnool district on Sunday. According to police, the accused, Ramanna,
attacked his wife Narasamma with a knife in the maternity ward. The couple,
residents of Yemmiganur, had reportedly been living separately due to family
disputes.
Their daughter had been admitted to the hospital for delivery, and Narasamma
had gone there to attend to her. Ramanna also visited the hospital on the
pretext of seeing his daughter. Upon noticing his wife, he allegedly picked
up an argument and, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, assaulted her
indiscriminately with a knife.
Narasamma sustained severe injuries and was shifted for treatment within the
same hospital but succumbed soon after. Yemmiganur police registered a case
and launched an investigation. Officials stated that long‑standing marital
discord appears to have driven the accused to commit the crime.
SP cautions parents against minor driving during summer
With summer holidays underway and traffic expected to increase, Prakasam district superintendent of police V. Harshavardhan Raju has issued a stern warning against minor driving, urging parents to remain vigilant and ensure strict adherence to traffic rules to avoid mishaps.
The SP stressed that allowing minors, those under 18, to operate vehicles is both dangerous and a punishable offence. He cautioned that if minors are caught driving, vehicle owners and parents will face legal action, including hefty fines and possible imprisonment.
Highlighting the risks in holiday season, he noted that many youngsters take to two-wheelers for leisure without proper knowledge of traffic norms, increasing the chances of accidents. “Children’s safety must come first. Preventing minor driving is a shared responsibility,” he said.
He urged parents to closely monitor their children’s movements during the holidays and instill road safety awareness, including the use of helmets and respect for traffic rules.
The SP also cautioned motorists against reckless practices such as speeding, drunk driving and taking wrong routes during congestion. Drivers were advised to remain patient during peak hours and cooperate with traffic personnel.
For long-distance travel, motorists should check tyres, brakes and engine condition before setting out and avoid stopping in unsafe zones on highways, he added.
Reiterating stricter enforcement, he directed police to intensify action against violations, especially minor and drunken driving. “Your life and your family’s happiness are in your hands. Follow the rules and stay safe,” he said.
Man hacked to death near Nandyal; police suspect pre-planned murder
A man was hacked to death by unidentified assailants on the outskirts of Kothapalli village in Nandyal mandal in the early hours of Sunday, police said.
The victim, identified as Kareemulla, a native of Bandi Atmakur, was allegedly intercepted in a deserted area near the village and attacked with sharp weapons, suspected to be hunting sickles. He died on the spot.
Villagers who found the body alerted the police.
Nandyal police reached the spot, conducted a preliminary investigation and shifted the body to the Government General Hospital in Nandyal for post-mortem.
Police teams, including the clues team and dog squad, collected evidence from the spot. Investigators are examining multiple angles, including old enmity, personal disputes and financial issues.
Preliminary findings suggest the murder was premeditated. Police are analysing the victim’s call data records and have launched a search to trace the assailants.
The incident has caused panic among residents of Bandi Atmakur and Kothapalli villages. Police said efforts are under way to nab the culprits.
Six held in inter-state cricket betting racket
Jangareddygudem police busted an inter-state cricket betting racket and arrested six persons, seizing electronic devices, cash and other materials used in the operation.
The accused were identified as Pulluri Naga Venkata Narasimhacharyulu (34), Mallela Veeranjaneyulu (40), Parvathaneni Venu Babu alias Venu (33), Gajjala Ravindra Reddy (36), Pallepaga Ravi (33) and Tulabantula Tandava Krishna (63).
Police seized two laptops, an iPad, a SIM box (communication device), a Wi-Fi router, two televisions, 12 mobile phones, headphones, 31 NDPL liquor bottles and ₹2.30 lakh in cash. An additional ₹4 lakh in bank accounts was frozen.
According to police, the accused operated a well-organised betting network using online platforms and advanced communication systems. Veeranjaneyulu acted as the main bookie, while Narasimhacharyulu and Ravindra Reddy functioned as sub-bookies. Tandava Krishna sourced punters on commission, Ravi handled cash transactions and Venu Babu operated the SIM box for anonymous communication.
The syndicate accessed live cricket feeds ahead of regular television broadcasts, gaining an unfair advantage. All transactions were recorded using digital ledger software.
Eluru Superintendent of Police K. Pratap Siva Kishore commended the team for cracking the case.
Silver stolen from private bus near Dhone
Unidentified persons stole silver from a private travel bus near U. Kothapalle on the national highway close to Dhone town in Nandyal district, police said on Sunday.
According to police, the consignment was being transported from Coimbatore to Hyderabad. The bus halted near a roadside eatery, where passengers and the driver got down.
Taking advantage of the situation, the accused allegedly stole a bag containing silver from inside the bus. The loss was noticed after passengers returned, following which a complaint was lodged.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Officials said there is some uncertainty regarding the exact quantity of the stolen silver, which is yet to be verified.
11 held in Kadapa RIMS hospital murder case
Police on Sunday arrested 11 persons in connection with a murder that took place at the Government Hospital (RIMS) in Kadapa earlier this month.
The incident, which occurred on April 5, had created tension in the area. Police said the arrested include key accused along with others allegedly involved in the crime.
All suspects have been taken into custody and are being questioned. Police said further details would be revealed as the investigation progresses.
Two die in road crashes
Two persons were killed in separate road accidents in ASR district. In one incident, a man died and another was injured after their bike hit a roadside tree near Chintapalle mandal. In another, a youth died and three others were injured in a collision between two motorcycles near Vanthamamidi.
Man dies by suicide
A 23-year-old man died by suicide in Vizianagaram district. Police said the victim was running a small business. The reasons for the incident are under investigation.
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