Over 150 Adivasi families from Ramannagudem undertook an 80 km padayatra demanding land rights. Despite a 2011 High Court ruling in their favour, forest officials continue to restrict cultivation. A resolution was promised within ten days by district authorities
The victim was identified as Pagidimarri Raju (40) from Jajireddygudem village was died after accidentally falling into irrigation tank. He was working in a wine shop at Ramannagudem.
