Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Two Booked Under PD Act in Kadapa District
In Kadapa District, the police have used the Preventive Detention Act to detain two people.
The first person, R.B.S. Zaheeruddin, is accused of many crimes like stopping government workers, causing trouble, and spreading false information.
The second person, Tonda Shanti, is accused of many thefts.
The police say these people are dangerous and need to be detained to keep the public safe.
The accused might think the police are being too harsh.
Both are now in prison.
Two individuals, R.B.S. Zaheeruddin and Tonda Shanti, were booked under the Preventive Detention Act in Kadapa District.
R.B.S. Zaheeruddin is accused of multiple offenses including obstruction of public servants and inciting communal tensions.
Tonda Shanti is accused of repeated theft and property-related offenses.
Detention orders were issued under Section 2(f) of the Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1986.
The accused have been lodged in the Central Prison.
- Who
- R.B.S. Zaheeruddin alias Abbas alias Sheikh Zaheeruddin and Tonda Shanti alias Kasamma
- What
- Two individuals booked under the Preventive Detention (PD) Act for alleged offenses
- When
- Detention orders issued on July 22
- Where
- Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Alleged activities prejudicial to public order and safety
Police Perspective
Accused Perspective
Nature of Offenses
Police Perspective
The police allege that the accused are habitual offenders whose activities pose a threat to public order and safety.
Accused Perspective
The accused may dispute the nature and severity of the charges, claiming they are being unfairly targeted.
Preventive Detention
Police Perspective
The police believe preventive detention is necessary to maintain public order and prevent further offenses.
Accused Perspective
The accused may argue that preventive detention is an excessive measure and violates their rights.
- Accused 1
- R.B.S. Zaheeruddin alias Abbas alias Sheikh Zaheeruddin, 30, resident of Chennur mandal
- Accused 2
- Tonda Shanti alias Kasamma, 36, native of East Godavari district
- Number of Cases Against Accused 1
- 10
- Number of Cases Against Accused 2
- 38
- Date of Detention Orders
- July 22
- Act Under Which Detention Orders Issued
- Section 2(f) of the Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1986
- Current Location of Accused
- Central Prison