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Hans India
15-07-2025
- Hans India
Property dispute sparks fake assault video in Santhipuram
Kuppam (Chittoor district): Barely weeks after a video from Kuppam's Narayanapuram village went viral showing a woman tied to a tree and beaten over a loan dispute, another video surfaced on Monday from Thammiganipalli in Santhipuram mandal. This time, it was found to be a staged act by a son and his mother to gain sympathy in a property dispute with their extended family. The incident in Thammiganipalli involved Gangamma, the second wife of a man named Muneppa, who passed away on July 5. Following his funeral on July 13, tensions reportedly escalated over division of assets. The next morning, Gangamma's son Suresh filmed her standing near an electric pole with drip pipes loosely wrapped around her and shared it on Facebook, claiming she had been tied up by Manjunath, the son of Muneppa's first wife Munemma. However, police investigation revealed that Manjunath was not at the spot during the incident. Munemma's daughters were nearby cutting grass, and the video was taken in their presence. When officers from Rallabudugur visited the location, they confirmed that Gangamma was not actually tied but standing on her own. The entire act was staged to create pressure in the ongoing dispute over family property. This incident comes in the backdrop of a widely reported case from Narayanapuram in June, where Sirisha, a daily wage worker from Bengaluru, was tied to a tree and beaten by four members of a local family. Her husband had taken a loan of Rs 80,000 from a villager and left without repaying. Sirisha, who had returned to her village to collect her son's school certificate, was assaulted in public view. The video drew sharp reactions across the State. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had then spoken directly to Sirisha and assured her of government support, instructing police to take strict action against the accused. In contrast, Monday's incident in Santhipuram has been confirmed as a deliberate attempt to mislead. Police are now considering legal action against Suresh for spreading false information.
Hans India
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tirupati Mayor overlooked for national conference
Tirupati: The Andhra Pradesh government's decision to nominate Tirupati Deputy Mayor RC Munikrishna for a national conference in Gurugram on July 3 and 4 has sparked a political row. The conference, which will focus on the role of urban local bodies in the Constitution, democracy, and nation-building, is being organised at the national level. What has drawn criticism is the exclusion of Tirupati Mayor Dr R Sirisha, the city's elected head, from the event. The move has triggered strong opposition, particularly from Tirupati MP Dr M Gurumoorthy, who lodged a formal complaint with Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal. He called the State Government's decision a violation of protocol and an insult to democratic values. In his letter, the MP stressed that the Mayor is the highest elected representative in a municipal corporation and should have been the natural choice to represent the city. 'Overlooking the Mayor and nominating the Deputy Mayor instead is a clear affront to the people's mandate and democratic principles,' he wrote. Dr Gurumoorthy also highlighted Dr Sirisha's credentials, noting that she is Tirupati's first woman Mayor, a respected medical professional, and a member of the BC Yadav community. He said her election represents both gender equality and social justice, and her exclusion from the conference sends a negative message. Calling the nomination of the Deputy Mayor over the elected Mayor deeply inappropriate, the MP urged the Union government to intervene and ensure that Dr Sirisha is invited to the event. He also appealed for measures to prevent similar oversights in the future. 'This is more than just an issue of protocol — it's about respecting the democratic process and the dignity of elected office,' he said.
Hans India
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Kuppam woman's public assault
TIRUPATI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a shocking incident in Narayanapuram village of Kuppam mandal, Chittoor district, where a woman was tied to a tree and assaulted in front of her son over an unpaid loan. The commission described the act as a serious violation of human rights and issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police (DGP) of Andhra Pradesh, seeking a detailed report within two weeks. The NHRC also acknowledged the formal complaint submitted by Tirupati MP M Gurumoorthy and said it has been clubbed with the suo motu case. The Commission warned that it is the state government's responsibility to ensure that such inhuman acts are not repeated and emphasised the need for accountability and preventive measures. The incident, which took place on June 16, involved a woman named Sirisha, whose husband had reportedly absconded after taking a loan, leaving behind his wife and three children. In his absence, the creditors allegedly tied Sirisha to a tree and beat her in front of her minor son, triggering widespread outrage.V The case drew immediate attention from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who represents the Kuppam constituency in the State Assembly. He condemned the incident and directed officials to take stringent action. The police arrested those involved and booked them under multiple sections of the BNS. In response to the incident, the State Government has announced a financial assistance package for the victim. Sirisha was granted Rs.5 lakh in aid, and the government has pledged to take responsibility for her children's education. Additionally, she will be allotted 50 cents of land within Kuppam municipality limits to help her rebuild her life.
Hans India
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Rs 5 lakh aid given to woman assaulted in Kuppam
Kuppam (Chittoor district): The state government on Wednesday provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to Sirisha, a woman who was brutally assaulted and publicly humiliated by moneylenders in Kuppam mandal. The incident, which occurred on June 16, involved Sirisha being tied to a tree and beaten in front of her children and onlookers in her native village of Narayanapuram. The attack, reportedly carried out by four members of a lender's family, stemmed from an unpaid debt of Rs 80,000 borrowed by her husband, who has since absconded. A video of the disturbing incident circulated widely on social media, sparking statewide condemnation. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who termed the act 'inhuman,' took immediate cognisance of the incident. He spoke to Sirisha over the phone on Tuesday night, enquiring about her condition and family circumstances. He assured her of government support, including the Rs 5 lakh aid and a commitment to oversee the educational needs of her three children. On Wednesday, the financial assistance was formally handed over to Sirisha by APSRTC vice-chairman P S Muniratnam and KADA project director Vikas Marmat at the project office. Muniratnam, while addressing the media, strongly denounced the incident, stating, 'This was an act of cruelty that shook the conscience of society. No woman should be subjected to such humiliation, especially in the presence of her children. The government stands with Sirisha and will ensure justice and sustained support for her family.' He added that the aid would be placed in a fixed deposit to secure the future of Sirisha's children. Sirisha, a daily wage labourer from Bengaluru, had returned to her village to collect her son's school certificate when the assault took place. Despite her husband's disappearance, she had been managing the family's financial burdens alone. According to KADA director Vikas Marmat, the government is arranging for one of Sirisha's children to be admitted to a Gurukul school in Vijalapuram. Additionally, the KADA assigned committee has sanctioned 50 cents of land for her within municipal limits. The Chief Minister is said to be closely monitoring the case. He has directed the district superintendent of police to expedite the investigation and ensure stringent action is taken against those responsible.
New Indian Express
18-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Kuppam assault reflects inhumane governance: Former Andhra CM Jagan
VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP chief and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the TDP-led NDA government, slamming Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over a disturbing incident at Narayanapuram village in Kuppam constituency. Jagan accused the NDA government of failing to protect women, highlighting the alleged torture of a woman named Sirisha, who was tied to a tree by a TDP activist over an unpaid debt by her husband Thimmarayappa. In a strongly worded post on X, the YSRCP chief questioned the safety and dignity of women under the NDA government, emphasising that the horrific event unfolded in Naidu's home constituency. He alleged that Sirisha's children cried helplessly as the TDP activist showed no mercy, refusing to release her. Labelling it a direct result of the TDP's 'inhumane governance', Jagan further flayed the ruling party for fostering a culture of violence, linking such atrocities to the controversial 'Red Book'. Jagan demanded that the government treat the incident with utmost seriousness, and take strict legal action against the perpetrators, calling for accountability amid what he described as a rising tide of injustices against women across the State.
