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Bapatla police tightened security across the beaches on the occasion of holy baths of pilgirms on Kaarthika Masam

Police deploy 330 personnel to ensure safety of pilgrims taking holy baths on Kaarthika Pournami at Suryalanka, Vadarevu, Ramapuram and other coastal areas. Professional swimmers on standby to save people in case of emergency. Sign boards and red flags placed to caution pilgrims not to cross certain line.

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IAF training exercise at Suryalanka from December 4 to 22

Govt grants permission for IAF SAGW units to conduct operational training exercise at Suryalanka station in Bapatla district from Dec 4-22. Aircrafts to reach venue Nov 29-30. People of Bapatla & nearby villages alerted to exercise.

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Sub-inspector, two constables suspended on corruption charges in Bapatla district

The Guntur police suspend a Sub-Inspector and two constables for accepting ₹45,000 bribe. SP Jindal warns of severe action against errant officers and encourages citizens to report any government employee demanding bribe.

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Police dog squad building inaugurated at Bapatla

Guntura's Police Dog Squad was inaugurated by SP Vakul Jindal on Nov 9. The squad has 6 dogs (Tiger, Foxy, Shadow, Bittu, Cherry, Beako) to help trace perpetrators and gather evidence for grievous crimes.

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Man awarded life imprisonment in murder case in Bapatla district

Judge awards lifetime imprisonment to criminal in murder case in Bapatla. Convict Mekala Franklin Raju, 45, killed Gorremachhu Ravibabu, 21, with grudge. VI ADJ Court imposed ₹5,000 fine. Bapatla police adopted Court Trial Monitoring System, yielding good results. 57 rowdy sheeters convicted in 34 cases, 597 bind over cases lodged.…

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Curtains come down on Dasara festivities in Ongole

Ongole celebrated Dasara with grand 'Kalaram' processions from temples dedicated to the mother goddess. Devotees rejoiced the decimation of Mahishasura, with artistes dressed like gods and goddesses leading the colourful processions. Special prayers were offered to the Jammi Chettu tree, while girls performed Kolatam and Kuchipudi ballet. Bapatla SP and…

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SCR completes 16.7-km Chirala-Bapatla third line

SCR completes a 16.7-km third line between Chirala-Bapatla, part of Vijayawada-Gudur tripling and electrification project. With this, 189 km of the route stands electrified and with a third line, helping decongest and ease train operations in Prakasam and Bapatla districts of Andhra Pradesh.

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Bapatla police save 66 persons from drowning at beaches in one year

Bapatla police and swimmers praised for rescuing 66 people from drowning in sea; locals, Marine police, Tourist outpost and law & order police involved; warning boards, red flags, public address systems & first aid centres set up; watch towers for vigil & round-the-clock patrolling to prevent drowning.

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TDP protests in Guntur, Palnadu and Bapatla districts

Guntur: TDP, JSP & CPI workers protested against N. Chandrababu Naidu's arrest by staging peace rallies, candlelight marches & switching off lights. Police denied permission, but people participated in huge numbers. TDP leaders K. Lakshminarayana & P. Pulla Rao placed under house arrest. JSP & CPI leaders joined TDP in…

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A.P. CM Jagan lays foundation stone for slew of projects worth over ₹3,000 crore

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy virtually launched industrial units in Tirupati & Sri City, providing employment to 1,050 & 250 persons respectively. He also inaugurated a Banana Processing Cluster in YSR district & laid foundation stones for 6 units in Anantapur, Sri Satya Sai, Bapatla, Srikakulam & East Godavari districts, providing…

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Police rescue four women from drowning at Vadarevu beach in Andhra’s Bapatla district

The Marine and the local police rescued four women from drowning in the sea at Vadarevu beach in Bapatla district on September 21.

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46 trains passing through Vijayawada Division cancelled for two weeks

SCR cancels 46 trains passing through Vijayawada Div. due to 3rd line works at Bapatla. Trains from Chennai-Visakhapatnam, Chennai-Vijayawada, Vijayawada-Gudur, Kazipet-Tirupati, Bhubaneshwar-Tirupati affected. 8 more trains diverted Sept. 24-Oct. 11.

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Protests against Naidu’s arrest continue in Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla districts

TDP and Jana Sena Party cadres in Guntur, Palnadu and Bapatla districts protest against arrest of TDP president N. Chandrababu Naidu. Relay hunger strikes and signature campaigns express solidarity. TDP Palnadu district unit president G.V. Anjanaylu alleges YSRCP MLA illegally occupied 175 acres of land and demands State govt. form…

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State bandh called by TDP, JSP and other parties evokes partial response in Guntur, Palnadu and Bapatla districts in Andhra Pradesh

State bandh called by TDP, JSP and other parties evokes partial response in Guntur, Palnadu and Bapatla districts

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Five-member gang nabbed after trying to extort money by posing as Maoists in Andhra Pradesh

The Bapatla police on Tuesday arrested five persons who reportedly posed as Maoists and threatened a doctor to pay them ₹20 lakh.

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Effective use of Court Trial Monitoring System leads to more convictions in Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh

The Court Trial Monitoring System (CTMS) being implemented in Bapatla district by the Superintendent of Police to the Station House Officers has been yielding effective results. The police have ensured convictions in 2,174 cases so far through the use of CTMS.

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Five killed in road mishap at Santamaguluru village in Bapatla district

Five passengers killed, two injured in road accident in Bapatla, India. Victims were travelling in auto hit by speeding lorry. Injured admitted to hospital, three died on spot. Police investigating, victims identified as working in catering unit in Guntur.

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The sting of Stuartpuram stigma

Sambasiva Rao M. reports on why, despite producing bureaucrats, a Union Minister, and academicians, people still give the Yerukula tribe a questioning glance

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70-year-old man gets life imprisonment for raping six-year-old girl in Bapatla district

Ongole POCSO-cum-Second Additional District Sessions Judge M.A. Somasekhar on August 29 (Monday) sentenced a 70-year-old man to life imprisonment after convicting the latter of raping a six-year-old Scheduled Tribe (ST) girl in the Vetapalem police station limits of Bapatla district. Bapatla Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal told the media that the…

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Margadarsi Chit Fund employee arrested on forgery charge

Guntur: Bapatla police arrested Chirala Branch Manager of Margadarsi Chit Fund Private Ltd (MCFPL) on Aug 22 for alleged forgery. SP Vakul Jindal said accused Gummadapu Surendra was produced in court for judicial remand. Police said Surendra forged documents in name of Bandili Subramaniam, got enrolled as subscriber & got…

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Woman, two children go missing as boat capsizes in sea off Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh

A boat carrying a family of four capsized in sea off Nizampatnam Harbour on Sunday. One swam ashore but Saivarnika (26) and her children Tanish (7) and Taruneswar (1) lost in high waves. Expert swimmers are searching for them.

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Two sentenced for 20 years in rape case

Guntur IV Additional District and Sessions Court Judge sentenced two persons to 20 years in prison for a rape case that occurred at Repalli in Bapatla district. DGP K. Rajendranath Reddy's Court Trial Monitoring System at State level led to 103rd conviction of 122 serious and heinous crimes. Victim, a…

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Body of missing advocate found buried in Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh

Rayasam Adiseshu Vithal Babu (65), an advocate hailing from Konidena village in Ballikuruva mandal of Bapatla district, who had been missing for the last four days was found dead on July 30 (Sunday). He was a member of the Bezawada Bar Association. The Addanki police said the body of Adiseshu…

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Bapatla police arrest 16 youngsters in ganja case

Police in Bapatla, India arrested 16 people, seized 25 kg of ganja worth ₹2,50,000, ₹20,000 in cash, 8 cell phones & a vehicle used for illegal transportation. A criminal case was lodged under NDPS Act. All accused are youngsters from Bapatla, Visakhapatnam & other districts.

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Three, including two students, die of electrocution in Palnadu, Bapatla districts

Three persons died in Palnadu and Bapatla districts due to electrocution in separate incidents. Two students died while erecting banners, and a devotee died while at a jatara. Police registered cases and took up investigations.

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