A lineman was electrocuted while inspecting a faulty transformer in Chitakoduru village of Jangaon district on Wednesday. The victim, Radhamalla Karunakar Reddy, succumbed after falling on the transformer frame.
BRS leaders were detained by police while heading to Narsampet to pay tribute to an RTC driver who died after a self-immolation bid. The incident triggered protests and tension, with political leaders alleging undemocratic actions by the government
Jangaon police arrested 15 members of a gang involved in a land registration scam on Dharani and Bhu Bharathi portals in Jangaon and Yadadri districts, while nine suspects remain absconding. The fraud caused a Rs 3.90 crore loss to the State exchequer.