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Hans India
6 days ago
- Hans India
Major breakthrough in Kurakulpalli teacher kidnap case
Anantapur: The District Police achieved a significant breakthrough by solving the kidnapping case of a female teacher from Kurakulpalli, Kambadur Mandal. As per the orders of District Superintendent of Police P Jagadeesh IPS, the Kalyan-durg Sub-Division Police arrested a 10-member gang responsible for the abduc-tion. The accused, shockingly, were family members of the victim, who allegedly kid-napped her to seize her property. The victim, Maruthamma, a teacher working at MPP School in Kurakulpalli, was kidnapped on June 12 while returning from school with her husband, Eggidi Erriswamy. As per police reports (Cr. No. 49/2025), her father Anand, along with nine others, intercepted the couple using a Bolero and two-wheelers and abducted them. Maruthamma, working since 2016, had become the main breadwinner for her fa-ther and sister's families. She purchased gold (about 15 tolas) and a residential plot in Anantapur. Despite her stable job, her family opposed her recent love mar-riage with Erriswamy (already married with two children) and saw the marriage as a threat to their financial support. In retaliation, the accused kidnapped her with the intention of forcing her to transfer her assets and marry her brother-in-law Ellappa. She was taken to Benga-luru, confined in a relative's house, tortured, and threatened with death unless she complied. SP P Jagadeesh directed immediate action, forming special teams led by Kalyan-durg DSP Ravi Babu, including three CIs and SIs. Based on solid leads, the police rescued the victim and arrested the accused on June 15. The SP commended the swift investigation and arrest made within 72 hours by CI Neelakanteshwara (Kalyandurg Rural), CI Yuvaraju (Kalyandurg Town), CI Venkata-ramana (Rayadurg Rural), SI Praveen (Kambadur), SI Nabi Rasool (Bommanahal), SI Nagamadhulu (Kanekal), and support staff including Rajesh, Khaja, Manjunath, Nagarjuna, Mohan Krishna, Rajyalakshmi, and SB personnel Anjaneyulu and Mo-han. A Bolero, two-wheelers, and a knife were recovered from the accused. The case underscores the importance of swift action and coordinated policing in dealing with sensitive domestic and property-related crimes.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Swift resolution of PGRS petitions is a must: SP Jagadeesh
Anantapur: District Superintendent of Police (SP) P Jagadeesh, IPS emphasized the importance of resolving PGRS (Public Grievance Redressal System) petitions without delay and urged police officials to handle public issues responsibly and transparently. He conducted the PGRS programme at the District Police Conference Hall on Monday, where he received a total of 97 petitions from complainants across various parts of the district. He personally interacted with the petitioners, listened to their grievances, and ensured their concerns were addressed. The complaints included family disputes, domestic violence by spouses/in-laws, land and property conflicts, road access issues, and other civil matters. He held Zoom video conferences with respective police officials to discuss and assess each petition. He instructed them to thoroughly investigate each issue, verify the facts, and take immediate legal action if necessary. He further directed the concerned officers to submit a detailed report on the actions taken to the District Police Office. The event also saw the participation of DSP of the Women's Wing, Mahaboob Basha, and other police officials.
Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Facing YSRCP heat over rape, murder cases, Chandrababu Naidu tells police to complete probes, ensure justice
The murder of a 14-year-old girl and the gang rape of a minor in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur and Sri Sathya Sai districts, respectively, has put the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led NDA government in the state on the back foot, with the Opposition Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) accusing it of failing to ensure women's safety. Facing criticism, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held a review meeting at his residence late Tuesday and directed police officials to complete the investigation into both cases and ensure justice for the victims and their families. In the first incident, on June 3, a 14-year-old girl stepped out of her home in Anantapur to buy a soft drink but did not return home. Two days later, her half-burnt body was found behind a school. On June 10, the police said they had cracked the case by arresting a tile worker who stayed near the house of the deceased girl and was allegedly in a relationship with her. P Jagadeesh, Superintendent of Police (SP), Anantapur, said that K Naresh, 27, the accused arrested in the case, was married but was involved with the minor girl. According to a police official, on the evening of June 3, Naresh and the girl allegedly fought after he refused to leave his wife. 'He took her on his motorcycle, saying they could sort the issue out, but instead, he took her to a lonely place and hit her with a rock, killing her. He then set the body on fire,' a police official said. The incident sparked widespread protests in Anantapur town and SP Jagadeesh suspended Rajendranath Yadav, Circle Inspector, Anantapur One Town police station, for not taking the missing complaint seriously and not acting promptly. In the second incident in Sri Sathya Sai district, at least six people allegedly sexually assaulted a minor girl, repeatedly for at least three months, and filmed the act, threatening her not to disclose it. The gang rape came to light when the girl became pregnant and her parents lodged a police complaint. The police booked the six accused under various sections of relevant Acts, including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, and are looking for three others allegedly involved in the incident. Even as Naidu expressed deep anguish over the incidents and directed officials that the accused must be punished without delay, the YSRCP attacked the government, saying the coalition government is failing to protect women, and demanded accountability. Varudu Kalyani, YSRCP MLC and women's wing president, condemned the state government for its failure to ensure women's safety and accused it of enabling a surge in rapes and murders due to negligence and complicity. 'Under TDP's rule, women live in fear. The government's inaction has turned protectors into predators,' she said. The YSRCP is planning to hold protests statewide to highlight the issue of the lack of women's safety. 'Mere suspension of police officials for the rapes and murder is not enough. This is nothing short of a state-sponsored murder. CM Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, and Home Minister Anitha Vangalapudi are shirking moral responsibility. They should resign,' she said. The YSRCP is blaming the rise in atrocities against women on unchecked liquor and drug proliferation under the TDP's governance. 'The TDP-led government is enabling 'door-delivery' of intoxicants, fuelling crimes against women,' YSRCP leader R K Roja said. 'TDP leaders are directly responsible for these heinous acts,' she said, urging immediate action to curb substance abuse and ensure justice. Botsa Satyanarayana, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, said that the party will intensify its fight for women's safety, saying, 'We will not rest until justice is served and women are protected.' In his meeting with top officials, including Chief Secretary K Vijayanand, DGP Harish Kumar Gupta, Intelligence Chief Mahesh Chandra Laddha, Naidu addressed concerns about substance abuse and said that potential offenders should be aware of the swift and strict action taken by law enforcement. Naidu also underscored the need to send a strong message that whether a crime is committed in a fit of rage, under the influence of drugs, or in a planned manner, punishment is inevitable. He issued strict instructions to crack down on ganja gangs and stated that the police are being given complete freedom to act. 'A 100 per cent visible change must be achieved,' he asserted.
Hans India
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
SP urges for legal resolution of public grievances
Anantapur: District Superintendent of Police P Jagadeesh directed police officials to resolve public grievances within the legal framework in a manner that ensures petitioners' satisfaction. As part of the Public Grievances Redressal System (PGRS) held on Monday at the District Police Conference Hall, a total of 103 petitions were received from people across Anantapur District. He personally received the petitions, interacted directly with the complainants, and assured them of thorough resolutions. He instructed concerned police officials via Zoom to immediately address the grievances and take necessary legal action to ensure justice for the petitioners. Emphasizing the importance of public complaints, the SP urged officials to avoid negligence and resolve issues promptly. The petitions covered a variety of matters including family disputes, land issues, and financial problems. Women DSP S Mahaboob Basha also participated in the programme.
