Tension prevailed at the Nidadavole police station in East Godavari district on Sunday after a Telugu Desam worker posted a video alleging police harassment and threatening to end his life.
Katta Manikanta of Singavaram village released 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 at the police station.
In the video, Manikanta addressed tourism minister Kandula Durgesh, stating that he was under severe distress and had been repeatedly called to the police station since April 26 without being informed of the case against him. He alleged harassment by certain individuals, including Penmetsa Chandu, with support from others.
He also said his father, Katta Krishna, a long-time Telugu Desam worker, had filed a complaint with the district collector through the PGRS 14 months ago regarding alleged encroachment of government land, but no action was taken.
Following the video, party leaders and workers, led by Katta Krishna, staged a protest at the police station on Sunday night. They demanded that Manikanta be produced before them by Monday morning, warning of intensified agitation otherwise.
Leaders including Peravali Water Distribution Society president Burugupalli Srinivas, Undrajavaram mandal Telugu Desam president Simhadri Ramakrishna, town president Kommina Venkateswara Rao and former councillors were present.
28 vehicles seized during cordon and search op in Kavali
Acting on the directions of superintendent of police Dr Ajeetha Vejendla, district police conducted a cordon and search operation in Islampet under Kavali One Town police station limits on Sunday morning.
The operation, carried out between 5.30 am and 7.00 am under the supervision of the Kavali SDPO, involved two inspectors, four sub-inspectors and 27 police personnel. During the drive, officers searched houses in the locality and seized 25 two-wheelers and three auto-rickshaws without valid documents.
Police said the operation is part of intensified efforts to curb crime through digital mapping of hotspots, focusing on suspects, absconders, pending warrants, narcotics, illegal weapons and suspicious vehicles.
Officials also expressed concern over rising drug abuse among youth in Mahendra Layout. The SDPO interacted with residents and created awareness on the dangers of drug use.
The SP said such operations will continue to strengthen law and order.
Police crack robbery within hours
Sri Sathya Sai district police cracked a robbery case in Hindupur within hours of the offence by arresting three accused and recovering stolen gold ornaments, cash and the vehicle and weapon used in the crime.
Hindupur DSP K.V. Mahesh said the victim, M. Rajeswaramma, 63, was waiting near the RTC bus stand when she boarded a diesel auto whose occupants claimed they were heading towards Penukonda. As part of a pre-planned conspiracy, the driver threatened her with a knife, robbed her of about 83 grams of gold ornaments and ₹50,000 cash, and abandoned her near Bailu Anjaneyaswamy Temple beyond Kotnur village.
Police launched an immediate investigation and, using CCTV footage, identified the accused. During vehicle checking near Super-B Spinning Mills, they apprehended two persons and a minor involved in the crime.
Police seized the auto and knife used in the offence and recovered the stolen property worth about ₹8.70 lakh.
Rajeswaramma thanked the police for their swift action in recovering her belongings.
Motorcyclist killed as private bus rams two-wheeler near Kavali
A man was killed in a road accident near Budangunta in Kavali town on Sunday evening after a speeding private travel bus rammed into a two-wheeler.
The deceased was identified as Devarapalli Venkateswarlu (45), a resident of Kavali.
According to locals, the bus, belonging to Sri Sai Travels, was allegedly moving at high speed when it hit the motorcyclist, killing him on the spot. The bus continued for some distance and also collided with six buffaloes before being chased and stopped by local residents.
The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene, sources said.
Police reached the spot, registered a case and launched an investigation.
One dead, seven injured after old building collapses in Gajuwaka
An old building collapsed in Vikas Nagar, Gajuwaka, on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring seven others during slab work.
The incident occurred around 7 pm when workers attempted to lift a shop slab using jacks as part of an expansion. The slab, measuring about 10 by 14 feet, gave way, causing the structure to collapse.
According to New Port police, eight workers were at the site when the building became unstable. While most managed to move back, one worker stepped forward and was trapped under the debris, leading to his death. The identity of the deceased is yet to be established.
One of the injured workers, who had come from Srikakulam, said the team had planned to complete the work by 8 pm.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
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