Police rescued a one-month-old baby boy who was allegedly sold by his tribal parents for ₹1.7 lakh in Medak district due to financial distress. Authorities arrested the childless couple who bought the infant and the agents involved in the illegal deal.
Medak district witnessed unprecedented rainfall with Sardhana village recording 328 mm in 24 hours. Overflowing streams and rising water levels in Pocharam dam forced officials to evacuate Sardhana residents to safety. Heavy rains also lashed Nagapur, Chegunta and Ramayampet.
One of two men swept away in Medak’s Gangamma vagu during heavy rains was found dead near Rajpet village on Thursday. The deceased, Bestha Satyam, was identified as a local resident, while search operations continue for the missing villager, Yada Goud.
Twelve persons were stranded in flood-hit areas of Medak district on Wednesday, with four of them climbing a tree to escape rising waters. While the Siddipet administration sought helicopter support, NDRF teams arrived to carry out rescue operations amid challenging weather conditions.
A tenant farmer died of electrocution in Vadi village, Havelighanpur mandal, Medak district, while repairing a borewell motor. The victim, identified as Jagannadham (50) is survived by his wife and two sons. Police have registered a case
