Residents of Chinthiryala Gram Panchayat in Kothagudem have adopted a novel approach to curb illegal liquor sales by auctioning rights for a single belt shop. While locals welcomed the move, the decision has sparked controversy as belt shops lack legal sanction.
An auto driver in Khammam district allegedly killed his 30-year-old son in a drunken rage after a quarrel at their home in Ambedkar Nagar, Kallur. Police said the accused attacked his son with a knife, causing fatal injuries, before fleeing the scene.
