Archive · 10 Aug 2026
East Godavari SP denies political pressure in Priyanka's case
Priyanka is a student who wants to become a doctor.
One night, a car hit the scooter carrying her and other medical students near a shopping mall.
Priyanka got very badly hurt, and the scooter was hit three times.
People took her to a hospital in Hyderabad, where doctors are helping her breathe with a special machine.
The people in the car ran away after the accident.
Police officers found them, and a court sent them to jail for now.
An important police officer said the police are being fair, and nobody is putting pressure on them.
The police think the drivers had been drinking alcohol before driving.
Police keep Priyanka's father updated about her health, and they want the accused to get strict punishment.
East Godavari SP D Narasimha Kishore said there was no political pressure on police investigating the case of medico student Priyanka, who suffered critical injuries after being hit by a car near Prasaditya Mall in Rajamahendravaram.
The SP said the case is being investigated impartially as per the directions of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and that stringent punishment was being sought for the accused.
Priyanka is currently undergoing treatment on a ventilator at a hospital in Hyderabad, and police are in regular touch with her father about her health.
Police received information about the incident from an independent hospital at around 10 pm on August 3 and registered a case that night based on the statement of Priyanka's friend Venkat Durga Sai.
Both accused were arrested, produced before the court and remanded; police have evidence the accused had consumed alcohol and will file a petition on Monday seeking their custody.
- Who
- East Godavari SP D Narasimha Kishore, accident victim and medico student Priyanka, and two accused who were arrested and remanded.
- What
- Police denied political pressure in the investigation of a hit-and-run that left Priyanka critically injured; both accused were arrested and produced in court.
- When
- SP's statement was made on Sunday; police received information about the incident at around 10 pm on August 3.
- Where
- Near Prasaditya Mall in Rajamahendravaram; Priyanka is being treated at a hospital in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The accused allegedly attacked mall security personnel and fled recklessly, ramming their car into the scooter; police are investigating to ensure stringent punishment.
- Victim
- Medico student Priyanka
- Injuries
- Critical; on ventilator at a hospital in Hyderabad
- Incident location
- Near Prasaditya Mall, Rajamahendravaram
- Police received information
- Around 10 pm on August 3
- Accused status
- Both arrested, produced before court and remanded
- Evidence
- Accused allegedly consumed alcohol before driving
- Next step
- Petition for custody to be filed in court on Monday
- Witness statement
- Priyanka's friend Venkat Durga Sai