Andhra Pradesh News
- The Andhra Pradesh High Court ordered a CBI probe into the custodial death of Sai Krishna. The order is a major development in a case that has raised serious questions about police custody and accountability.
- The NDA allies in Andhra Pradesh finalised a seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming urban local body elections. The agreement is intended to prevent friendly contests and consolidate the alliance’s position.
- TDP leaders alleged that YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy attempted to run over police personnel and TDP workers with his car during nomination-related activity. The allegation has sharply escalated political tensions.
- The TDP approached the State Election Commission over alleged violence during local election nominations. It claimed that weapons and anti-social elements were brought in vehicles to nomination centres.
- YSRCP leaders rejected the allegations and accused the police of firing at party leaders in Pulivendula. MP YS Avinash Reddy issued a strong warning to police over the reported use of AK-47s.
- The Pulivendula incident has intensified the confrontation between the ruling TDP-led alliance and the YSRCP. Both sides have accused each other of provocation and political violence.
- In Chittoor district, police claimed to have foiled an alleged conspiracy to murder Minister Ramprasad Reddy. The alleged plan was reportedly detected at a hotel on Madanapalle Road.
- The alleged conspiracy has added to security concerns around ministers and political leaders during the local election season. Police said preventive action was taken after becoming alert to the plan.
- TDP’s municipal election candidate selection has triggered internal resentment. Long-time party workers are unhappy over ticket distribution, while ministers, MPs and MLAs are engaged in local power struggles.
- In Nellore, the choice of mayoral candidate has become a contest among three senior TDP leaders. The dispute reflects wider factional competition within the party.
- The TDP-led alliance has announced mayoral candidates for 10 of the 11 corporations allotted to it. Chairman candidates have been announced for 60 of 78 municipalities.
- The nomination process for panchayat elections was nearing its deadline, with several local disputes still unresolved. Party managers are under pressure to finalise candidates without further rebellion.
- Political activity around municipal and panchayat polls is expected to intensify, with allegations of intimidation, factionalism and police bias likely to dominate campaign narratives.
- The CBI probe order in the custodial death case may also influence the broader political debate on policing and governance in the state.
Telangana News
- Hyderabad police arrested nine persons in connection with the kidnapping of a 53-year-old jewellery businessman and extortion of Rs 1.30 crore from his family. The accused had initially demanded Rs 15 crore.
- Police recovered Rs 1.07 crore in cash, about 67 grams of gold ornaments, silver, five vehicles and nine mobile phones. Two suspects, including an alleged co-conspirator, remain absconding.
- Investigators said the businessman was abducted near the Gollapaka flyover while travelling to his jewellery shop in Ramanthapur. The gang allegedly posed as police personnel, blindfolded him and held him at an undisclosed location.
- Police said the kidnapping was linked to a dispute over a real-estate venture in Hemanagar, Boduppal. The alleged mastermind, Dumanvath Srikanth, is reported to have planned the abduction in August.
- The accused allegedly used vehicles with fake number plates and changed vehicles frequently to avoid detection. Some arrested persons have earlier cases involving kidnapping, robbery and cheating.
- The Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Joint Action Committee urged Director General of Police C. V. Anand to investigate alleged bulk, pre-printed Form 7 applications seeking deletion of voters’ names.
- The JAC cited an incident at polling booth number 210 in Musheerabad, where around 30 Form 7 applications were allegedly submitted against a Congress booth-level agent and his family members.
- The JAC sought forensic examination of the original applications and an inquiry into whether common software, databases or bulk-printing facilities were used. It also sought action against those responsible for wrongful deletions.
- The controversy has become part of the wider national dispute over electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Political parties are likely to raise the issue in the run-up to future polls.
- Telangana BJP MP linked the Indo-Bangladesh enclave issue with the Delhi voter-roll protests, adding a new dimension to the party’s political messaging.
- BRS leader T. Harish Rao described the proposed Godavari-Cauvery link as a “death warrant” for Telangana’s water rights. His statement signals renewed opposition politics around inter-state water sharing.
- Chief Minister Revanth Reddy faces a political test as Left parties keep their MLC options open. Their decision could affect coalition calculations and future electoral alignments.
- The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau estimated assets worth Rs 2.28 crore belonging to Keesara Inspector Arkapally Anjaneyulu. The development is part of the bureau’s ongoing corruption-related action.
- Two persons were arrested in Bachupally in connection with a drug case. Police action against narcotics networks remains a priority in Hyderabad’s suburban areas.
