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Factionalism among Congress leaders in Nirmal, Adilabad, and Mancherial threatens to derail the upcoming padayatra by Meenakshi Natarajan and TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud. Infighting continues across constituencies, raising questions over unity in Telangana’s northern districts.

Forest officials in Adilabad have sought government approval for weapons and a forest police station at Sirichelma, citing repeated attacks by smugglers. They warned of rising threats, demoralisation, and alleged political support for smugglers disrupting forest protection efforts.

A total of 29 villagers have been arrested for attacking police and forest staff during a plantation drive in Adilabad's Keshavapatnam. A case of attempt to murder was filed against 30 persons. The prime accused remains absconding. More arrests are likely.

Incessant rains have revived seasonal waterfalls across erstwhile Adilabad district, drawing large crowds of nature lovers. While the natural beauty mesmerises visitors, poor access, lack of amenities and rising drowning incidents underline the need for urgent safety measures.

Sarpanch Gadge Meenakshi distributed KCR kits to 24 new mothers in Mukhra (K), Adilabad, on K.T. Rama Rao’s birthday. She criticized the Congress government for scrapping the scheme and vowed to continue the initiative independently.

Two siblings from Mavala in Adilabad district drowned after falling into a water pool while riding a bike for fun. The tragic incident occurred at Green City on Saturday. Police retrieved the bodies and sent them to RIMS-Adilabad.

Students and villagers in Kagaznagar blocked roads and staged protests over deteriorating, rain-damaged roads. With medical emergencies, school commutes, and connectivity affected, locals have started using social media to urge officials to take immediate repair and infrastructure action.

Tension erupted in Jainath mandal, Adilabad, as police detained BRS activists protesting against rainwater flooding in their houses. The residents blamed road-widening work for the inundation and demanded preventive measures. A scuffle broke out during the police action.

The funeral of Maoist leader Mailarapu Adellu, killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh, was held in Pochera village. Local leaders paid tributes, while calls were made for government support to his family amid ongoing tensions.

Bhaskar, a key figure in CPI (Maoist) Telangana State Committee, was reportedly tasked with strengthening the party’s base and influencing youth to join it

A 58-year-old man from Tejapur village in Adilabad district died by suicide by jumping into Pochera waterfall. Police said he was depressed after a property dispute with his younger son. The incident happened in public view on Thursday.

Adilabad DSP L Jeevan Reddy stated that Maharajan, a resident of Maharashtra's Nanded district, was arrested for allegedly misbehaving with a woman after luring her into a room alone, claiming he would treat her illness through sorcery.

Locals reported that Lade Dattu, a resident of Laxmipur village, was believed to have drowned in the stream. A rescue operation was launched to locate his body. He was traveling from Adilabad to Laxmipur when the incident occurred. As of the afternoon, his body had not yet been recovered.

As per the Telangana Development Planning Society’s weather report, Mancherial district recorded an average rainfall of 36.2 mm. Within the district, Mancherial mandal received the highest rainfall at 64.6 mm, followed by Naspur mandal with 52.6 mm.

Local reports state that 26-year-old Dr. Ravi Kumar was discovered dead in his apartment at Harshit Towers, Raipur, on Sunday. His junior colleagues at AIIMS Raipur grew concerned when he failed to arrive at the hospital on time and began calling him. After several attempts went unanswered, they went to his flat, where they found his lifeless body.

Police seized 89,160 in cash, 13 mobile phones and six motorcycles from the accused persons.

In a statement, officials from the Task Force and Enforcement wings of the Prohibition and Excise Department said that Sura Ravi and Chintala Sujatha, residents of Gandhinagar and Voddera Colony in Adilabad town respectively, were apprehended while transporting the liquor following a tip-off. They were later produced in court and remanded to judicial custody.

Police said that Latpate Maruthi (36), a dairy farm owner, was found dead on the outskirts near Jawaharnagar. He was earlier accused of killing his wife, Keerthi (30), by hacking her to death in Gudihathnoor on Thursday.

Police stated that the van's driver, who is known to them, fled the scene when they intercepted the vehicle transporting cattle to a slaughterhouse. The officers rescued the oxen and cows, which were cramped in the van, and relocated them to a shed. A case has been filed against the driver, and an investigation is underway.

An alumnus of Jawaharlal Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Kagaznagar, Jadhav completed his Mechanical Engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Tiruchirapalli, before attempting the UPSC Civil Services Exam. After four unsuccessful attempts to achieve his dream of becoming an IAS officer, he narrowly missed the mark once again. However, in his fifth attempt, he was successfully selected as an IFS officer.