Andhra Pradesh: SFI, AIDWA Demand Action to Protect Female Students
Kurnool: AIDWA and SFI leaders submitted a representation to Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, demanding immediate action against male teachers accused of sexually harassing female students at Banavasi Girls’ Residential College in Kurnool district. AIDWA district secretary Alivelamma and SFI district secretary Abdullah alleged that teachers Maddileti, Narayana Swamy, Ramana, and Sridhar have been harassing intermediate students in the college. Despite complaints to principal Srinivas Gupta, no action has been taken.
They urged the removal of the accused teachers from duty and the registration of cases against them under the Pocso Act. It also called for increased safety measures, including 24/7 operational CCTV cameras, the appointment of female teaching staff, and enhanced protection for students.
Chief Secretary Vijayanand instructed the trainee collector to visit the college, speak with the students about their grievances, and submit a detailed report for further action. The leaders emphasised the urgent need to provide a safe and supportive environment for the students and demanded accountability from the administration.
Two arrested for stealing gold ornaments
Two individuals were arrested on Saturday in connection with a burglary that occurred on December 24, 2024, at a residence in Khalighat Colony, Vizianagaram town. The accused, identified as Neha Sabar, 21, and Saroj Jani, 26, allegedly entered the home of Kottakki Jagan Mohana Rao while the occupants were away and made off with gold ornaments valued at approximately Rs 3.6 lakh.
According to reports, the incident took place between 11am and 11.30 am when Jagan Mohana Rao left his house for a nearby tailor shop. His wife had also stepped out to a bangle shop, leaving their home temporarily unattended. During this time, a neighbour informed them that a woman accompanied by two children had entered their house seeking shelter from the rain.
Upon returning home, the couple discovered that several gold items were missing from their cupboard. The total weight of the stolen gold ornaments amounted to 18 tolas.
Following the theft, Jagan Mohana Rao promptly reported the incident to the police. The accused were apprehended at Goods Shed Junction in Vizianagaram town while allegedly engaging in street begging and selling balloons.
Both Neha Sabar and Saroj Jani have prior convictions for similar offences, with records indicating previous burglaries under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.
