Vijayawada, India (Local)
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Vijayawada: A man who allegedly masqueraded as a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) in the cyber wing and preyed on victims of online fraud has landed in police custody, exposing an elaborate impersonation scam that stretched across multiple districts in Andhra Pradesh.
By: Venu Lanka
Vijayawada: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday began questioning suspended Krishnalanka Circle Inspector SSVV Nagaraju after securing seven-day police custody in connection with the alleged custodial death of 25-year-old Gade Sai Krishna, a case that has triggered concerns over police excesses and alleged attempts to destroy evidence.
Vijayawada: A domestic dispute involving NTR district Telugu Desam Party (TDP) SC Cell president Songa Sanjay Varma has escalated after his wife, Songa Shanthi Sri, lodged a complaint accusing him of assault, harassment and criminal intimidation. The complaint, filed at Machavaram police station in Vijayawada, has drawn attention in political circles across Krishna and NTR districts.
Vijayawada: The special investigation team (SIT) probing the alleged custodial death and disappearance of 25-year-old Gade Sai Krishna continued to face resistance from suspended Krishnalanka circle inspector SSVV Nagaraju, who allegedly failed to cooperate with investigators despite being questioned for the third consecutive day.
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Vijayawada: A heavily decomposed carcass of an adult male tiger, with its paws chopped off, has been found in the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR), raising concerns of poaching and prompting forest officials to launch a full-scale investigation into the big cat’s death.
Vijayawada: Former Guntur East MLA and YSRCP leader Shaik Mohammed Mustafa was arrested in Gujarat by Nuzvid police in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a tobacco merchant’s son and three others over a business dispute. Police have booked Mustafa and his son, Basheer, on charges of kidnapping and under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Vijayawada: Kanaka Durga temple has suspended the special Antaralaya darshan, including the ₹500 VIP darshan and protocol-based entry, during peak hours on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays to ensure quicker darshan for general devotees. The restriction will be in force from 10 am to 3 pm, when pilgrim footfall is at its highest.
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Vijayawada: A political showdown between the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) over the DSC-2025 teacher recruitment issue triggered tense scenes in Vijayawada on Thursday, leading to clashes between supporters of both parties and the detention of former MLA Malladi Vishnu.
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Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation (Lepakshi) has introduced a QR code-based digital identification system for handicrafts, allowing buyers to access detailed information about each product by scanning the code with a mobile phone. The initiative, launched on the directions of deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan, aims to improve product traceability, promote authentic handicrafts, and curb the sale of counterfeit products.
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Vijayawada: Former minister and YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu has been booked in a fresh case over his alleged remarks against Union minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar. The latest case was registered at Arundelpet police station in Guntur based on a complaint lodged by Guntur district TDP president Pilli Manikyarao.
