Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Two Remanded in Medico Hit-and-Run as Student Critical
A medical student named Priyanka was hurt very badly in a car accident while riding home with her friend Umesh after watching a movie.
Police say the car driver may have been drinking alcohol.
The car hit their two-wheeler more than once and then ran over Priyanka.
She is now in a hospital in Hyderabad where doctors say she is still in a critical condition.
Two people were arrested for the crash.
A judge sent them to jail for 14 days, until August 21.
College students marched in protest to show support for Priyanka and ask for strict punishment.
The Deputy Chief Minister also said the people responsible must face strong action.
Some leaders want the accused to face more serious charges, like murder.
A court in Rajamahendravaram sent Suravarapu Dashwant and Andrew Joseph Edward to 14 days' judicial custody, until August 21, in the hit-and-run case.
Medical student Priyanka, critically injured in the accident, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad and remains in a critical condition.
Police said an allegedly intoxicated driver rammed the two-wheeler carrying Priyanka and her friend Umesh on August 3, hitting it multiple times before running over Priyanka.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan condemned the incident and directed the Eluru Range Inspector General of Police to ensure stringent action.
Students of Rajamahendravaram Women's College staged a protest march, while opposition leaders demanded a murder case and stricter liquor regulation.
- Who
- Critically injured medical student Priyanka and her friend Umesh; accused Suravarapu Dashwant and Andrew Joseph Edward; Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.
- What
- Two accused were remanded to 14 days' judicial custody in a hit-and-run case that seriously injured two medical students.
- When
- The accident occurred on August 3; the judicial remand was granted on Friday and runs until August 21.
- Where
- Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, where the accident and court proceedings took place; Priyanka is being treated in Hyderabad.
- Why
- A car allegedly driven by an intoxicated driver rammed the students' two-wheeler, hit it multiple times and ran over Priyanka, prompting police to register a case.
Opposition Criticism
Police and Government Response
Criminal charges against accused
Opposition Criticism
YSRC leader and former MP Margani Bharat alleges weaker sections were applied and demands that a murder case be registered against the accused.
Police and Government Response
Police registered a case, arrested both accused and produced them before the court, which granted 14 days' judicial custody; no change of charges was reported.
Liquor regulation
Opposition Criticism
Congress leader T.K. Visweswara Reddy condemned the incident and called for stricter regulation of liquor shops and illegal belt shops.
Police and Government Response
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan condemned the incident and directed the Eluru Range IGP to ensure stringent action against those responsible.
- Accused
- Suravarapu Dashwant and Andrew Joseph Edward
- Remand
- 14 days' judicial custody until August 21
- Victim
- Priyanka, critical, hospitalised in Hyderabad
- Accident date
- August 3
- Police station
- Prakash Nagar
- Deputy CM response
- Directed Eluru Range IGP to ensure stringent action
- Protest
- Rajamahendravaram Women's College students
- Opposition demand
- Murder case against accused; stricter liquor regulation