Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Burglary Duo Arrested; 12th Century Inscription Found; Underage Driving Crackdown
Two old-time burglars were caught with a big loot, an old stone inscription was discovered in a temple, and police are cracking down on kids driving cars in Andhra Pradesh.
Two burglars arrested in AP and Telangana after 33 years of crime, ₹33.25 lakh worth of stolen property recovered
12th century Chola inscription found during temple renovation in Bapatla district
Crackdown on underage driving in Kurnool and Nandyal districts, with over 1,200 cases registered in 2025
- Who
- Two burglars, Preetham Krishna Singh (55) and Syed Rafi (39); Archaeological Survey of India; Kurnool and Nandyal police
- What
- Burglary arrests; discovery of a 12th century inscription; underage driving crackdown
- When
- Saturday (burglary arrests); recently (inscription discovery); January to November 2025 (underage driving cases)
- Where
- Srikakulam district (burglary); Rambhotlapalem village, Bapatla district (inscription); Kurnool and Nandyal districts (underage driving)
- Why
- To apprehend criminals; to preserve historical artifacts; to ensure road safety
Protect Minors' Rights
Enforce Traffic Laws
Age Limit for Driving
Protect Minors' Rights
Minors should not be allowed to drive to ensure their safety and others'
Enforce Traffic Laws
Strict enforcement of age limits and penalties for violations is necessary to deter underage driving
- Total stolen property value
- ₹33.25 lakh
- Number of cases against Preetham Krishna Singh
- 218
- Number of underage driving cases in Kurnool (Jan-Oct 2025)
- 675
- Number of underage driving cases in Nandyal (Jan-Nov 2025)
- 607
- Fine for using mobile while driving (first offence)
- ₹1,500