Archive · 29 Jul 2026
AP Ex-Speaker Questioned in Land Grab Case
A former Andhra Pradesh Speaker and his family are accused of illegally taking over a piece of land worth ₹4 crore.
They allegedly used fake documents to claim the land as their own.
The police have arrested several people involved and are investigating the case.
The family denies the charges and has sought protection from arrest.
The court has granted temporary bail to the former Speaker and his wife, but they must cooperate with the investigation.
Former Andhra Pradesh Speaker Thammineni Seetharam and his family are accused of illegal land grabbing.
The land in question is worth ₹4 crore and is located in Srikakulam.
The accused allegedly used fake documents to claim the land as their own.
Eight people have been arrested, and 13 are named in the FIR.
The court has granted temporary bail to Thammineni Seetharam and his wife, but they must cooperate with the investigation.
- Who
- Thammineni Seetharam, Vanisri, Venkata Srirama Chiranjeevi Nag, and 10 others
- What
- Land grabbing case involving fraudulent activities
- When
- Questioning on Wednesday, arrests ten days ago
- Where
- Srikakulam Rural Police Station, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Alleged illegal encroachment of land worth more than ₹4 crore
Thammineni Family
Police Investigation
Involvement in Land Grab
Thammineni Family
Denies involvement, claims innocence.
Police Investigation
Accuses family of fraudulent activities.
Legal Proceedings
Thammineni Family
Seeks protection from arrest and bail.
Police Investigation
Seeks to arrest and investigate the family.
- Accused
- Thammineni Seetharam, Vanisri, Venkata Srirama Chiranjeevi Nag, and 10 others
- Land Value
- ₹4 crore
- Location
- Sathya Sai Nagar, Chapuram Gram Panchayat, Balaga mandal, Amadalavalasa
- Charges
- Tampering with government documents, submitting false death certificates, fabricating inheritance records
- Arrests
- 8 persons arrested, 13 named in FIR
- Court Decision
- Interim anticipatory bail granted to Thammineni Seetharam and Vanisri