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New Indian Express
04-08-2025
- New Indian Express
Three nabbed for robbing Rs 15 lakh pension money in Andhra's ASR
VISAKHAPATNAM: G Madugula and Munchingiput police arrested three individuals for allegedly robbing Rs 15.62 lakh from a Welfare Assistant in Bangarumetta panchayat of Munchingiput mandal, Alluri Sitharama Raju district. ASR SP Amit Bardar, addressing a press meet, said the incident occurred on July 31 around 5 PM. The victim, Kattari Machchebabu, a Welfare Assistant from Pedabayalu mandal, had withdrawn Rs 15.62 lakh from the SBI branch in Pedabayalu to disburse pensions to senior citizens on August 1. While returning, he was intercepted near Bangarumetta by unidentified persons wielding knives, who robbed him and fled on a scooter. Following the complaint filed at Munchingiput Police Station, SP Amit formed special teams under the supervision of DSP Paderu Shaik Shahbaz Ahmed. Sub-Inspectors from Munchingiput, Araku, and Pedabayalu were roped in for a coordinated search. On August 2, police received information and spotted three individuals sharing a large amount of cash near Jolaput village in Munchingiput mandal. G Madugula CI B Srinivas Rao and Munchingiput SI J Ramakrishna arrested them. The accused were Santosh Kumar Mahapatra (28), Vikas Kora (25), and Swapnil Durai (19), all from Koraput district in Odisha. They confessed to executing the robbery to make easy money.
The Hindu
26-07-2025
- The Hindu
A.P. police count on welfare initiatives to keep Maoism at bay in tribal areas
The Alluri Sitharama Raju police have been coming up with a series of community welfare initiatives and development programmes aimed at steering the tribal youth away from Maoist ideology. Organised in collaboration with government and private agencies, these initiatives focus on building trust, boosting confidence and enhancing job opportunities. Under the flagship programme 'Saral' launched in January, Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar and ASP K. Dheeraj interacted with 42 students from Maoist-affected mandals such as G. Madugula, Pedabayalu and Munchingput. The sessions offered career guidance and awareness on job opportunities. Based on the students' qualifications, further assistance is being extended to help them secure jobs in the private sector. Another major initiative, 'Prerana', organised employment melas at Paderu, Chintapalli and Rampachodavaram. Notably, 80 youth from Chintapalli secured jobs at a phone manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu. Additionally, over 60 tribal youth were trained in Inventory control and welding through a programme organised in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS) and funded by the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Visakhapatnam Port Authority. In September last year, a job mela, held in association with APSSDC and SEEDAP at Araku, placed 52 tribal youth in reputable organisations such as Apollo Pharmacy, Amazon and Muthoot Finance. Under the initiative 'Nirman', the police are introducing tribal students to new opportunities for personal and professional development. As part of this programme, the students are taken on study tours to industries, IT units, tourist places in metro cities to empower educated tribal youth by offering them exposure to industrial environments and potential career paths. Women empowerment, too, is receiving due focus. In March 2025, as part of 'Saral', a tailoring course was organised in coordination with ITDA-Paderu, in which training was offered to 80 tribal women. These apart, the police conducted medical camps under the name 'Sanjeevani' and regular interactive community meetings. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, a programme called 'Girijanulatho Mamekam – Aathmeeya Sammelanam' was organised, wherein the police interacted with 21 surrendered Maoists, providing each with ₹1 lakh for rehabilitation and assuring them of long-term support. Superintendent of Police, Amit Bardar said the community welfare programmes received positive response from the tribal communities. He noted that the youth showed much enthusiasm and a strong desire to achieve success in various fields. The police have been designing programmes that cater to the diverse aspirations of the tribal youth, whether they are pursuing higher education, seeking skill development or interested in sports. He highlighted the impressive talent among tribal youth in volleyball, which the police are actively encouraging. Volleyball tournaments are being organised across several mandals. To support and motivate the players, the police are providing volleyball kits and offering cash prizes to winners. The SP also stressed that these initiatives are not only aimed at empowering the youth but also at steering them away from negative influences such as Maoist ideology and illegal activities like ganja smuggling.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- The Hindu
Alluri Sitharama Raju district police conduct awareness campaign on drug abuse in Paderu
As part of the 'Operation Safe Campus Zone' community outreach initiative, the Alluri Sitharama Raju district police conducted an awareness programme on drug abuse at the Government Degree College in Paderu on Tuesday. Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar addressed the students, highlighting the harmful effects of drug use and urging them to steer clear of bad habits. He encouraged the youth to focus on their education and work diligently toward their goals. Additional Superintendent of Police K. Dheeraj and other officials also participated in the programme.
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Hans India
Student vigilance key in keeping campuses drug-free
Paderu (ASR District): As part of the ongoing 'Operation Safe Campus Zone' initiative, the Alluri Sitarama Raju district police conducted an anti-drug awareness programme at the Government Degree College in Paderu. The event aimed to educate students about the harmful effects of drug use and promote a healthy, disciplined lifestyle among youth. Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar led the initiative and addressed the gathering, stressing the importance of staying away from narcotics and negative influences. He urged students to focus on their academics, make responsible choices, and strive to become role models for society. Speaking at the event, SP Bardar said, 'Youth are the future of our nation. Students need to stay away from drugs and focus on education and self-development. Your success will bring pride not only to your parents but also to your community.' Additional Superintendent of Police K Dheeraj, Paderu DSP Shahabaz Ahmed, Inspector D Deenabandu, and SI L Suresh also participated in the programme. They interacted with students, reinforcing the message of drug prevention and encouraging them to channel their energy into positive pursuits. The officers stressed the need for student vigilance and peer support in keeping campuses drug-free. They assured full cooperation from the police department in maintaining a safe and secure environment for educational institutions across the district. Students responded positively to the session and expressed their resolve to stay committed to a drug-free and disciplined lifestyle. The police department plans to organise similar awareness programmes across the district in the coming weeks.
Hans India
04-07-2025
- Hans India
Searches in trains at Araku station
Paderu (ASR District): In a concerted effort to crack down on illegal trafficking of Ganja, a joint operation was carried out at Araku Railway Station on Thursday. The operation, conducted from 9 AM to 6 PM, involved personnel from the Araku Valley Police Station, Government Railway Police (GRP), and Railway Protection Force (RPF), with assistance from the Dog Squad. As part of the 'Joint Rail-Based Operation', the team thoroughly checked around 100 to 150 bags and monitored suspicious individuals traveling in 13 coaches and one wagon of trains arriving and departing from the station throughout the day. The inspection was aimed at detecting and preventing the smuggling of Ganja through rail transport, a growing concern in the region. Senior police officials, including Alluri Sitarama Raju District Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar, and Paderu Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Sheikh Shabhaj Ahmed, oversaw the checks. RPF Sub-Inspector P Raju and other officers from the respective departments also participated in the operation. Officials stated that such coordinated efforts will continue regularly to ensure effective control over narcotics trafficking in the tribal region.
