Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Police Face Disciplinary Action After Ganja, Liquor Case
Police officials in Prakasam district are facing disciplinary action.
The case involves a car suspected of transporting ganja and liquor.
The car crashed into an auto near Shankaravarappadu.
Two sub-inspectors were reportedly traveling in the car.
Ganja was allegedly found after the accident.
Senior police officers visited the area and investigated quietly.
One officer was moved to the Vacancy Reserve.
Other officials received notices or formal charge memos based on the district SP’s report.
Disciplinary action was initiated against police officials in Prakasam district.
Santamaguluru SI V. Nagamalleswara Rao was attached to the Vacancy Reserve.
Show-cause notices were issued to the Darshi DSP.
Charge memos were served on the Ballikurava SI and Santamaguluru CI.
The action followed a car accident after alleged ganja was found inside the vehicle.
- Who
- Police officials in Prakasam district, including the Santamaguluru SI, Darshi DSP, Ballikurava SI and Santamaguluru CI.
- What
- Disciplinary action was initiated after an accident involving a car in which ganja was allegedly found, in a case concerning the transportation of ganja and liquor.
- When
- The Inspector General of Police and district SP visited the locations on Thursday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Near Shankaravarappadu in Prakasam district, with inquiries also conducted in the concerned mandals.
- Why
- The action followed findings in the district SP’s report concerning the alleged contraband transportation and circumstances surrounding the accident.
- District
- Prakasam district
- Officer moved
- Santamaguluru SI V. Nagamalleswara Rao was attached to the Vacancy Reserve.
- Show-cause notices
- Issued to the Darshi DSP.
- Charge memos
- Served on the Ballikurava SI and Santamaguluru CI.
- Accident location
- Near Shankaravarappadu.
- Vehicles involved
- The police officials’ car reportedly collided with an auto while avoiding a motorcycle.
- Basis for action
- The district SP’s inquiry report and findings.