Archive · 13 Sep 2026
AP Police Find No Evidence for ‘Love Jihad’ Allegations
The police chief of Andhra Pradesh said there is no proof of “Love Jihad” in the state so far.
Some people had made these allegations about two cases in Kakinada district.
Police said they are still investigating those cases.
The police are also examining the death of Dr. Priyanka and a family suicide case.
The DGP said officials want to finish these investigations quickly and take the cases to a special court.
He did not share some details because the investigations are still underway.
For a large religious event in 2027, police plan to use drones, cameras, and artificial intelligence to watch crowds.
They want to prevent too many people from gathering in one place.
Andhra Pradesh DGP Harish Kumar Gupta said investigations found no evidence supporting “Love Jihad” allegations.
The allegations involved two cases in Kakinada district, including claims involving Sadiq Khan and a man accused of marrying six Hindu women.
Police are closely monitoring investigations into Dr. Priyanka’s death and the suicide of assistant engineer T. Nookaraju’s three-member family.
The DGP said investigators are working to expedite the cases, present them before a special court, and secure convictions.
For Godavari Pushkaralu 2027, police plan to use artificial intelligence, drones, and recorded CCTV to manage crowds.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh DGP Harish Kumar Gupta and state police officials addressed the allegations and investigations.
- What
- The DGP said there is no evidence supporting “Love Jihad” allegations and outlined police investigation and crowd-management plans.
- When
- The statements were made after the DGP inaugurated a forensic laboratory on Saturday; the crowd-management plans concern Godavari Pushkaralu 2027.
- Where
- The allegations concern Kakinada district, while the police briefing followed an event at Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Police are investigating the allegations and other cases, while planned technology systems are intended to regulate crowds and prevent excessive gathering.
Allegation View
Police Finding
“Love Jihad” claims
Allegation View
Claims were raised about alleged religious conversion through relationships or marriages in two Kakinada district cases.
Police Finding
DGP Harish Kumar Gupta said investigations had found no evidence supporting the allegations.
Disclosure during investigations
Allegation View
Questions were raised about whether an accused in the Rajamahendravaram case had consumed ganja or alcohol.
Police Finding
The DGP declined to disclose that information, saying it was part of the ongoing investigation and premature disclosure could affect the case.
Crowd management
Allegation View
Large gatherings at individual ghats and other critical locations could create crowd-control concerns during Godavari Pushkaralu 2027.
Police Finding
Police plan to regulate crowd density using artificial intelligence, drones, recorded CCTV, and a compartment-based model.
- Police finding
- Investigations so far have not established the alleged “Love Jihad” claims.
- Allegation location
- The allegations recently surfaced in Kakinada district.
- Cases under investigation
- Police are monitoring Dr. Priyanka’s death and the suicide of assistant engineer T. Nookaraju’s three-member family.
- Prosecution plan
- Police aim to expedite investigations, present cases before a special court, and secure convictions.
- Upcoming event
- Godavari Pushkaralu 2027.
- Planned technology
- Artificial intelligence systems, drones, and recording-enabled CCTV will be used to assess and manage crowds.
- Previous pilot
- The system was piloted during last year’s Dasara security arrangements.