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The minor girl went missing on June 6 from Ch Agraharam village in Kakinada district, prompting a massive search operation involving local police. Officials are currently probing all possible angles, such as abduction, an animal attack, and family-related disputes.

Authorities in Andhra Pradesh have intensified efforts to find a two-year-old girl missing from a palm oil plantation in Kakinada district since June 6. Decoy dolls, camera traps, drones and over 400 personnel are being used as investigators explore all possible leads

The NDRF joined the search for two-year-old Sunkara Gnaneswari, missing since June 6 from a palm oil plantation in Kakinada district. Despite extensive operations involving over 400 personnel, drones and a GPS-tracked pet dog, authorities have found no clues

A private travel bus from Hyderabad to Kakinada caught fire near Peddakaparthi village in Nalgonda district. All 36 passengers were safely evacuated by the driver and cleaner before the vehicle was gutted. Officials suspect a short circuit may have caused the blaze.

According to Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), the highest temperature of this summer season so far was recorded at 47.6 degrees Celsius in Piduguralla of Palnadu district, while temperatures crossed 45 degrees Celsius in 11 districts

In Kakinada, an APSP constable was allegedly murdered by unidentified attackers who slit his throat, police said. Investigations are underway with CCTV scrutiny. Separate incidents reported a boat accident in Palnadu and a road crash in neighbouring Telangana

A 23-year-old aspiring actor from Kakinada alleged that a short film director cheated and harassed her in Hyderabad under the pretext of offering a web series role. Jubilee Hills police have registered a case and started an investigation.

Several private buses operating from Hyderabad are allegedly transporting commercial goods in violation of motor vehicle rules, raising safety concerns. The Transport Department has intensified enforcement ahead of upcoming festivals to curb overloading, overspeeding and other illegal practices.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two men from Andhra Pradesh for their role in a ‘Digital Arrest’ scam in which a senior citizen was cheated of Rs 59 lakh. The accused allegedly supplied bank accounts and aided fund transfers using fake documents and cryptocurrency.

The Andhra Pradesh police arrested 50 CPI (Maoist) cadres in a coordinated intelligence-led operation across several districts, dealing a major blow to the South Bastar and Dandakaranya networks. Senior leaders were among those held, and arms, cash and memory cards were seized

Police arrested 31 Maoists, including senior leaders from Chhattisgarh, during extensive searches in Vijayawada, Krishna district and Kakinada. Many had posed as labourers to evade detection. The operation is linked to intensified anti-Maoist action on the Andhra–Odisha border

The Andhra Pradesh government has finalised a comprehensive action plan to ensure the supply of essential commodities, fuel, and relief support as Cyclone Montha nears the coast. IMD predicts landfall near Kakinada on October 28, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall

In Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district, Narayan Rao, accused of attempting sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl, allegedly committed suicide by jumping into Komaticheruvu Lake while in police custody. His family alleges murder, sparking protests and demands for strict action

A 62-year-old man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in Kakinada district died after jumping into a pond while in police custody. The accused escaped under the pretext of using the washroom while being taken to court.

Former Andhra Ranji player Satyadev passed away at 84 in Kakinada. A veteran of 16 matches, he remained closely involved with Andhra cricket and Hyderabad’s cricketing circles after retirement

Four Telugu fishermen from Andhra Pradesh and Yanam were released by a Sri Lankan court after their boat accidentally crossed the International Maritime Boundary due to GPS errors. No illegal fishing was found, and they will be returned to India soon

ndhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced a 15 MW waste-to-energy plant, a 100-bed hospital, and Rs 75 crore for water projects in Kakinada district. He also pledged mosquito eradication with drones, welfare reforms, and Swachandhra Awards under the Swarnandhra–Swachandhra initiative

A woman and her two daughters were found murdered in Andhra Pradesh’s Samarlakota town, with the husband being detained for questioning. In a separate case, a man tried to kill his father for insurance money. Police are investigating both cases.

SCR authorities requested rail users to plan their travel accordingly and avoid inconvenience.

This accident occurred at Tuni on National Highway 16 at around 2 am, and two passengers of the car died instantly, and another died while undergoing treatment at a local hospital, said the official