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NDTV
10-07-2025
- NDTV
Andhra Pradesh Temple Official Faints During Attack By Encroachers
A top official of Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Bhadrachalam town was allegedly attacked by encroachers after she tried to halt purported unauthorised constructions on a land owned by the temple. Temple Executive Officer L Rama Devi and her staff were visiting Purushothapatnam village to stop the alleged illegal constructions on the temple-owned land when she was attacked by a group of villagers and subsequently fell unconscious. She was rushed to a private hospital in Bhadrachalam for treatment. An outsourcing employee of the temple also fell ill and required hospitalisation, sources said. The temple in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem district owns approximately 890 acres in Purushothapatnam, a village that was transferred to Andhra Pradesh following the state's bifurcation in 2014. Despite an Andhra Pradesh High Court order directing the restoration of this land to the temple, illegal constructions have continued, leading to disputes. Telangana Endowment Minister Konda Surekha condemned the attack, saying such actions against temple officials will not be tolerated. She warned that the Preventive Detention Act would be invoked against those involved in land encroachment and urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to intervene and resolve the long-standing issue concerning the valuable temple lands. The encroached land, worth crores of rupees, is situated just two kilometers from the Bhadrachalam temple town on the banks of the Godavari River. The incident highlights the persistent challenges faced by temple authorities in protecting their properties from encroachment, a problem that has plagued Bhadrachalam temple for several decades.
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
PD Act will be invoked against encroachers, warns Surekha
HYDERABAD: Endowments Minister Konda Surekha on Thursday warned that the Preventive Detention Act (PD Act) will be invoked against those who encroach upon land belonging to temples and the Endowments department. The minister, on the request of local leaders, inspected the allegedly encroached lands in Chengicherla in Medchal-Malkajgiri district. Later speaking to reporters, the minister said that a total of 30.23 acres in three survey numbers in Chengicherla belonging to the Endowments department and a few individuals have been occupied since 2022. 'After conducting a survey, the authorities confirmed that this land belongs to the Endowments department. We have ordered an inquiry. After receiving the survey report, the government will take appropriate action,' she said while instructing the officials to erect a fence around the land to protect it. The officials informed her that out of a total of 91,827 acres of land belonging to the Endowments department, close to 6,000 acres of land is under encroachment. Later in the day, the Endowments minister made a surprise visit to the Balkampet Yellamma temple to inspect the arrangements being made for the upcoming annual kalyana mahotsavam of Goddess Yellamma.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- The Hindu
Rowdy sheeter and accomplices held for murder conspiracy in Hyderabad
The Commissioner's Task Force (South Zone) and Bandlaguda police have arrested six persons, including two known rowdy-sheeters, who allegedly conspired to commit murder. Acting on credible intelligence, officers seized 12 machetes, five mobile phones, and a car from the accused. Two other suspects remain on the run. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohd Jaber, 43, a real estate dealer and rowdy-sheeter from Pahadi Shareef, Zameer Khan, 30, Syed Sha Abdul Jabbar alias Suleman, 22, a rowdy-sheeter from Bandlaguda, Mohammed Rahmath alias Sonu, 28, Syed Shah Abdul Mannan alias Salman, 31, and Mohd Nasir, 33. Two other accused, identified as Mouseen of Pahadi Shareef and Azher of Rethi Bowli, are currently absconding. Investigation revealed that the main accused, Jaber, is a long-time offender with a record of involvement in at least 12 serious cases including murder, extortion, criminal conspiracy, and arms offences across the tri-commissionerate area. He was previously associated with another rowdy-sheeter, Mohd Murtuza Ali, from Rajendra Nagar. The two parted ways in 2015 following personal disputes and have since allegedly harboured mutual animosity. In 2019, Jaber and his associates made an attempt to eliminate Murtuza Ali but were arrested by the Shahbad Police. Despite being detained under the Preventive Detention Act on two occasions by Shahbad and Bahadurpura Police, Jaber continued his criminal pursuits. According to the police, Jaber had once again planned to eliminate his rival and procured a set of coconut shell knives specifically for this purpose. They was tracked and apprehended before they could execute their plan. The seized weapons and vehicle were recovered. All six arrested have been handed over to the Bandlaguda police for further investigation. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to nab the absconding suspects.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- The Hindu
PD Act slapped on red sanders smuggler from Tamil Nadu
The Tirupati district administration slapped the Preventive Detention Act (PD Act) on red sanders smuggler Ajith alias Ajith Babu (22) of Tamil Nadu. The Red Sanders Anti Smuggling Task Force (RSASTF), headed by L. Subbarayudu, has been fighting to prevent smugglers from entering the Seshachalam forest, and the sleuths led by the Superintendent of Police (SP) P. Srinivas are determined on tightening the noose against the proclaimed offenders and getting the cases to a logical end. Ajith was found to be involved in several instances of smuggling and his name mentioned in more than 10 cases pertaining to violation of the Wildlife Act. Based on the recommendation made by RSASTF, Collector S. Venkateswar issued orders to nab him. Following the arrest, Ajith was immediately shifted to Kadapa Central Prison.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Time of India
Police launch crackdown on spurious seeds trade across Telangana
Hyderabad: Telangana Police has launched a comprehensive campaign against the illegal trade of spurious and substandard seeds across the state. A joint task force, comprising police officials, agriculture department representatives, and seeds corporation personnel, has already been established at the district level to combat this growing menace. The crackdown targets various offenses, including the sale of substandard seeds, expired seeds, unlicensed sales, and the distribution of banned herbicide-tolerant (HT) cotton seeds. Offenders face severe penalties under multiple acts, including the Seeds Act and the Environmental Protection Act, with punishments extending up to seven years imprisonment. In recent operations, authorities in Vikarabad,and in commissionerates of Rachakonda, Warangal, and Ramagundam have seized significant quantities of spurious seeds. The DGP said that the state has adopted a zero-tolerance policy, implementing the Preventive Detention Act against the offenders. He appealed to farmers to purchase seeds only from authorized dealers and report any suspicious activities to local police stations.
