Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Odisha Warns Andhra Pradesh Over Kotia Tensions
There was a fight between officials from Andhra Pradesh and local people in a place called Kotia.
The officials wanted to do a survey for ration cards and Aadhaar, but the locals said they didn't have the right to do that.
The Odisha government said Kotia is part of their state and warned that they will take strict action if anyone tries to cause trouble there.
The officials left after the police stepped in to calm things down.
Odisha law minister warns Andhra Pradesh against causing tension in Kotia region.
Andhra Pradesh officials conducted a survey in Sembi village, leading to a confrontation with locals.
Locals objected to the survey, questioning the officials' authority in the disputed region.
Tensions escalated, but police intervention helped defuse the situation and the officials withdrew.
Odisha asserts Kotia is an integral part of their state and will take strict action against any unrest.
- Who
- Odisha law minister Prithviraj Harichandan and Andhra Pradesh officials
- What
- Tensions over Andhra Pradesh officials conducting a survey in Kotia region
- When
- Recently, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Sembi village in the Kotia region
- Why
- Dispute over authority to conduct surveys in the disputed region
- Location
- Kotia region, Sembi village
- Incident
- Andhra Pradesh officials conducting electronic survey
- Odisha's Response
- Warning of strict action against any unrest
- Outcome
- AP officials withdrew after police intervention
- Odisha's Stance
- Kotia is an integral part of Odisha