Archive · 18 Jul 2026
AP Police Take Action Against Officers in Hit-and-Run Case
In Andhra Pradesh, two police officers were temporarily punished for not doing their job properly in a hit-and-run case.
The case involves the son of a political leader who allegedly hit and killed a shepherd.
The officers are accused of helping the son and even blaming his friend for the accident.
The police chief decided to move these officers to a waiting list for their next job, showing that they take such mistakes seriously.
Some people think the officers did this because of pressure from the political leader.
Andhra Pradesh Police took disciplinary action against Kashibugga police station officers for negligence in a hit-and-run case.
Circle Inspector Ramakrishna and Sub Inspector M. Suneel were transferred to the Vacancy Reserve category.
The case involves Sidiri Arav Varma, son of YSRCP leader Seediri Appala Raju, who allegedly killed a shepherd named Danayya.
Officers are accused of tampering with witnesses and filing a false case against Arav's friend Siddarth.
The action signals a zero-tolerance approach toward dereliction of duty by senior officials.
- Who
- Circle Inspector Ramakrishna, Sub Inspector M. Suneel, Sidiri Arav Varma, Danayya
- What
- Hit-and-run case and alleged police misconduct
- When
- July 10 (incident), recent (action taken)
- Where
- Kasibugga, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Allegations of negligence and aiding the accused
Police Misconduct
Political Influence
Allegations of Tampering
Police Misconduct
Police officers are accused of tampering with witnesses and aiding the accused.
Political Influence
The actions are seen as a result of political pressure from YSRCP leader Appala Raju.
- Officers Involved
- Circle Inspector Ramakrishna and Sub Inspector M. Suneel
- Accused
- Sidiri Arav Varma
- Victim
- Danayya (shepherd)
- Date of Incident
- July 10
- Location
- Near old National Highway of Kasibugga
- Action Taken
- Transferred to Vacancy Reserve (VR) category
- Superintendent of Police
- K.V. Maheswar Reddy