Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Andhra Police Face Questions Over Lapses in Dr Priyanka Case
A doctor student named Priyanka got very badly hurt in a car accident.
The accident happened at night on August 3, and her friend called the police.
The police arrested two people who were in the car, but only a few days later.
Some people think the police did not do their job well.
They say the police should have checked right away whether the people in the car had been drinking alcohol.
Some people also believe that powerful leaders tried to give a police officer money to make the case disappear.
The police officer says that if people have proof of this, he will look into it.
Doctors are upset because one of their own was hurt.
They are asking the police to share all the steps they took and keep doctors safe.
Andhra Pradesh Police face questions over alleged procedural lapses in handling the case of PG medical student Dr. K. Priyanka, seriously injured in an August 3 road accident.
The accident occurred at 9:40 pm on August 3, and an FIR was registered at 1:30 am on August 4 based on a complaint by Venuthurumalli Venkata Durga Sai Umesh.
Two accused — alleged driver Suravarapu Daswanth alias Yashwanth and Dasabathula Andrew Joseph Edwards — were arrested on August 6.
Legal experts and the medical fraternity questioned the delayed arrests and the failure to immediately test the accused for alcohol consumption.
The AP government doctors association condemned the incident and demanded strict legal action, public disclosure of police procedures, and better safety for doctors.
- Who
- Dr. K. Priyanka, a PG medical student seriously injured in the accident; accused Suravarapu Daswanth alias Yashwanth and Dasabathula Andrew Joseph Edwards; Andhra Pradesh Police and the AP government doctors association.
- What
- Police are facing questions over alleged procedural lapses, including delayed arrests and failure to test the accused for alcohol, amid allegations of political interference in the case.
- When
- The accident occurred at 9:40 pm on August 3; the FIR was registered at 1:30 am on August 4; the accused were arrested on August 6.
- Where
- Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Questions arose over alleged procedural lapses and allegations that political leaders linked to the sand mafia tried to influence the investigation.
Critics and Doctors' Bodies
Andhra Pradesh Police
Delay in Arrests
Critics and Doctors' Bodies
Legal experts and the medical fraternity say the delay in arresting the accused and seeking custody points to procedural lapses in handling the case.
Andhra Pradesh Police
East Godavari SP Narasimha Kishore said the accused could not be identified immediately, which is why arrests happened later.
Alcohol Testing
Critics and Doctors' Bodies
Critics question why the accused were not immediately tested to establish whether they were driving under the influence of alcohol, and whether blood samples were sent for testing.
Andhra Pradesh Police
Police say the accused were not identified at the time, so a medical test to check liquor consumption could only be done later.
Bribery Allegations
Critics and Doctors' Bodies
Allegations claim political leaders linked to the sand mafia tried to dilute the case by offering monetary inducements to a police officer.
Andhra Pradesh Police
Police say no evidence of bribery has been provided and that they will act if evidence is given.
- Victim
- Dr. K. Priyanka, PG medical student
- Accident time
- 9:40 pm, August 3
- FIR registered
- 1:30 am, August 4
- Complainant
- Venuthurumalli Venkata Durga Sai Umesh
- Accused
- Suravarapu Daswanth alias Yashwanth (alleged driver); Dasabathula Andrew Joseph Edwards
- Arrest date
- August 6
- Location
- Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh
- Police response
- East Godavari SP Narasimha Kishore asked for evidence on bribery allegations and cited difficulty identifying the accused