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New Indian Express
13 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Six held for raping minor in Andhra's Sathya Sai
ANANTAPUR: Six men accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in Yedugurrallapalli village of Ramagiri mandal have been arrested and remanded, Sri Sathya Sai district Superintendent of Police V Ratna announced on Monday. The SP, along with Dharmavaram DSP B Hemanth Kumar, revealed case details during a press briefing at the district police office. The assault occurred at different times, and the arrests were made on Monday. The arrested are Acchampalli Vardhan (21), Badagorla Nandavardhan Raj alias Nanda (23), Boodida Rajanna (49), Boya Sanjeeva (40), Haryanacheruvu Nagaraju (51), and Talari Murali (25), all from Ramagiri mandal. Following a complaint from the victim, police registered a case and launched a probe. The case was booked under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and the IT Act. SP Ratna said special teams under Dharmavaram DSP and Ramagiri CI V Sridhar tracked and arrested the accused. Police revealed that some of the accused were also previously involved in coercing families to stay silent about illegal abortions of minor girls. Investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest the remaining suspects. The SP assured that all efforts are being made to ensure justice and to prevent crimes against women and children. Dharmavaram Two Town CI Reddappa and other staff also attended the press meet.
Hans India
16 hours ago
- Hans India
6 held in minor girl rape case
Puttaparthi: Six people have been arrested in connection with the gang rape of a minor girl in Edgurallapalli village under Ramagiri mandal in the district. District SP V Ratna disclosed the details during a press meet held at the Police Conference Hall on Monday, alongside Dharmavaram DSP B Hemanth Kumar. According to the SP, six accused individuals have been taken into custody and remanded for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at different times. DSP Hemanth Kumar, who is overseeing the Dharmavaram Sub-Division, led the arrest operation and confirmed the apprehension of the suspects. Achampalli Vardhan (21), Talari Murali (25), Badagorla Nandavardhan Raj @ Nanda (23), Arencheru Nagaraju @ Haryana Cheruvu Nagaraju (51), Boya Sanjeev (40), Budida Rajanna (49), All six were arrested on June 9 and sent to judicial remand. Based on the complaint filed by the victim, the six accused allegedly took turns at different times to sexually assault her. Police acted swiftly and booked the individuals under various stringent legal provisions. Some of the other names mentioned in the complaint include Vardhan, Giri, Rajesh, Anji, Murali, Hemanth, and Karthik. The investigation is ongoing to apprehend any other persons involved. It has also come to light that some of the accused were previously involved in incidents that led to pregnancies among minor girls. The case is registered under the following sections: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Sections 115(2), 351(2), 96, 87, 77, 238, 308(5), 65 r/w 3(5), POCSO Act, 2012: Sections 5, 5(j)(ii), 5(l) r/w 6, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 2015: Sections 3(1)(w)(ii), 3(2)(v), Information Technology Act, 2000: Sections 66E, 67, 67A. Police are actively searching for other absconding suspects, and their arrests are expected soon.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Six arrested for sexually assaulting minor girl on several occasions
Vijayawada: Police arrested six men for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl several times in a village in Sri Sathya Sai district. SP V Ratna said that they arrested the accused on Monday following a complaint lodged by the minor. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She stated that she was sexually assaulted by the men on several occasions. This led to a public outrage in the region. Police registered a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 2015, and the Information Technology Act 2000. The SP mentioned that some of the accused have history of similar offences against minor girls, and had reportedly forced the girls to terminate their pregnancies. Additionally, they allegedly intimidated local residents to deter complaints to the police. These matters are under detailed investigation. Among the accused were a security guard, an electrical mechanic, two farmers and two daily wagers. Special police teams have been deployed to apprehend the remaining accused who are currently absconding. The SP emphasised that efforts have been intensified to ensure that all the persons involved faced legal consequences. She added that the police department is committed to check crimes against women and children and will respond swiftly and uncompromisingly in such cases. SP Ratna urged the public to provide relevant information and assured them of complete protection.
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Call for social awareness to eradicate superstitions: SP Ratna
Madakasira: Social transformation can only be achieved through awareness, education, and the protection of civil rights, said Sri Sathya Sai district SP V Ratna during the Civil Rights Day celebrations held at Suryavidyaniketan School in Bullasamudram village, Madakasira constituency on Saturday. Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, SP Ratna emphasized the need to eliminate social discrimination and superstitions that still persist in some areas despite being in the modern era. The SP stated that social reforms must begin at the grassroots level, and Madakasira could serve as a model for change. She condemned the continuation of practices like the two-glass system and stressed the importance of equality and freedom as fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. She credited Dr BR Ambedkar's efforts for establishing the civil rights enshrined in the Constitution. She also warned that any crimes against vulnerable groups would be dealt with strictly according to the law. The SP added that Madakasira has great potential for development and encouraged collective action with social responsibility to move the region forward. She announced strong measures to curb child marriages, road accidents, and anti-social activities in the area. During the event, cultural teams including police folk artists performed awareness songs. Several local issues were brought to the SP's attention, and she promised swift resolution. On this occasion, information posters detailing compensation for SC/ST victims were also released. The event was attended by Sarpanch Rangamma, Tehsildar Karunakar, CDPO Malleswari, CIs Nagesh and Rajkumar, SB SI Muni Pratap, women leaders, villagers, and other notable participants.
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Hans India
Special focus on public grievances
Puttaparthi: District Superintendent of Police, V Ratna conducted a Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) programme at the district police office's conference hall, where 70 complaints were received from citizens across various regions of the district. Speaking on the occasion, SP Ratna emphasized that the police department is giving special attention to public grievances and assured that each complaint would be promptly investigated and addressed in accordance with the law to ensure justice to the victims. During the programme, the SP personally interacted with complainants, listened to their concerns, and instructed the respective police officers to take immediate and appropriate action. The complaints ranged from family disputes, land issues, harassment by in-laws, to online fraud. SP Ratna reaffirmed the department's commitment to quick and lawful resolution of all complaints and ensured that justice will be delivered without delay. The program saw the participation of Puttaparthi DSP Vijay Kumar, Legal Advisor Sainath Reddy, SB CI Balasubrahmanyam Reddy, and other police personnel.
