Archive · 17 Aug 2026
Auto Mishap Sparks Ganja, Liquor Row in Prakasam
A car hit a small three-wheeled vehicle called an auto-rickshaw in Prakasam district in India.
Several people were hurt in the accident.
When people nearby looked at the car, they said they found about 2 kg of ganja and bottles of liquor inside.
Ganja is a drug that is not allowed in India.
The people were upset because police officers were traveling in the car.
A local leader named Dr Ashok Kumar said the police were carrying the ganja and liquor.
A senior police officer named Balamurali Krishna said that is not true.
He said the police had stopped to check a motorcyclist who was acting suspiciously.
He said the officers found the ganja and liquor during that check, and the car hitting the auto was just an accident.
The injured people were taken to the hospital by emergency services.
A car allegedly rammed an auto-rickshaw near Shankavarappadu in Addanki mandal of Prakasam district, injuring several people.
Locals allegedly found around 2 kg of ganja and liquor bottles in the car and questioned the police personnel traveling in it.
YSRC Addanki constituency in-charge Dr Ashok Kumar alleged that police were transporting ganja and liquor.
Darsi DSP Balamurali Krishna rejected the allegations, saying the SIs had stopped to check a suspicious motorcyclist when the accident occurred.
The injured were shifted to hospital via 108 emergency services, and the DSP called the accident unexpected and denied any wrongdoing.
- Who
- Police personnel (Ballikurava and Santhamaguluru SIs), YSRC Addanki constituency in-charge Dr Ashok Kumar, Darsi DSP Balamurali Krishna, and injured auto-rickshaw occupants.
- What
- A car allegedly rammed an auto-rickshaw, and locals found ganja and liquor in the car, sparking allegations that police were transporting contraband.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- Near Shankavarappadu in Addanki mandal, Prakasam district, reported from Nellore.
- Why
- YSRC leader Dr Ashok Kumar alleged police were transporting ganja and liquor, while police said they were inspecting a suspicious motorcyclist when the accident happened.
Allegation of Police Misconduct
Police Account of Duty
Ganja and liquor in police vehicle
Allegation of Police Misconduct
YSRC Addanki constituency in-charge Dr Ashok Kumar alleged that police were transporting ganja and liquor.
Police Account of Duty
Darsi DSP Balamurali Krishna said the SIs found the ganja and liquor while inspecting a suspicious motorcyclist and were not transporting it.
Cause of the accident
Allegation of Police Misconduct
Locals questioned the police personnel after finding contraband, implying suspicion of wrongdoing in the crash.
Police Account of Duty
The DSP said the vehicle unexpectedly hit the auto while the officers were pursuing the suspect, calling the accident unexpected and dismissing claims that police were drunk.
- Location
- Near Shankavarappadu, Addanki mandal, Prakasam district
- Date
- Monday
- Contraband found
- Around 2 kg of ganja and liquor bottles
- Allegation
- YSRC in-charge Dr Ashok Kumar alleged police were transporting ganja and liquor
- Police response
- Darsi DSP Balamurali Krishna rejected the allegations
- Officers involved
- Ballikurava and Santhamaguluru SIs
- Casualties
- Several people injured
- Emergency response
- 108 emergency services shifted the injured to hospital