Residents of Barkas, Errakunta and Shaheennagar have urged civic authorities to address the growing stray cattle menace on Srisailam Highway. They blame open garbage dumps for attracting the animals and warn that the situation poses a serious risk to commuters and the cattle.
Commuters and residents have raised safety concerns over the narrow Chandrayangutta–Pahadishareef stretch of National Highway 765. With widening works stalled and traffic increasing, locals are urging authorities to complete long-pending development to ease congestion and improve safety
Pahadishareef police detained a few transgender persons for allegedly indulging in indecent acts along the Srisailam National Highway. The police warned that legal action would be taken if such behaviour continued, following repeated complaints from commuters and families.
According to officials, the traffic jam was mainly due to the delay in paying toll tax at Mannanur checkpost in Amrabad mandal. The Forest Department collects the toll from vehicles proceeding to Saleshwaram
A 28-year-old resident of Hyderabad died on the spot and five other natives of Karnataka sustained severe injuries when three cars were involved in a head-on collision on the Srisailam Highway at Hajipur chowrasta under Achampet mandal in the district
