ఆందోళనకారులు పోలింగ్ సిబ్బంది, సామాగ్రిని ధ్వంసం చేయడానికి ప్రయత్నించడంతో పోలీసులు స్వల్ప లాఠీచార్జి నిర్వహించారు. దీనికి ప్రతిగా నిరసనకారులు పోలీసు అధికారులపై, పోలీసు వాహనాలపై రాళ్లు రువ్వడంతో నలుగురు పోలీసు సిబ్బందికి గాయాలయ్యాయి. రెండు పోలీసు వాహనాలు కూడా ధ్వంసమయ్యాయి.

పరిస్థితి మరింత ఉద్రిక్తంగా మారడంతో ప్రజల భద్రత, శాంతిభద్రతల పరిరక్షణ దృష్ట్యా పోలీసులు గాల్లోకి కాల్పులు జరిపి ఆందోళనకారులను చెదరగొట్టారు. అనంతరం బ్యాలెట్ బాక్సులు, పోలింగ్ సిబ్బందిని పటిష్ట బందోబస్తు మధ్య సురక్షితంగా అక్కడి నుంచి తరలించారు.

ఈ ఘటనపై రిటర్నింగ్ అధికారి, పోలీసు అధికారుల ఫిర్యాదుల మేరకు, అలాగే మోడల్ కోడ్ ఆఫ్ కండక్ట్ ఉల్లంఘనకు సంబంధించి వెల్గటూర్ పోలీస్ స్టేషన్‌లో సంబంధిత వ్యక్తులపై రెండు కేసులు నమోదు చేసినట్లు పోలీసులు తెలిపారు.

ఘటనకు బాధ్యులైన వారిపై చట్టప్రకారం కఠిన చర్యలు తీసుకుంటామని డీఎస్పీ డి. రఘు చందర్ స్పష్టం చేశారు.

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Alleged Assault in a Car

In her complaint, the woman told police that about six months into her job, the professor took her out in his car on the pretext of work and allegedly assaulted her. Despite her repeated pleas, she claimed that he continued to harass her both physically and mentally over the following months.

The victim said that the professor frequently kept her at work late into the night, leading to conflicts with her husband. The strain reportedly escalated to the point where she received a divorce notice and began living separately. According to her statement, the accused exploited her vulnerable situation to intensify his harassment.

Complaint and Arrest

As the situation worsened, the woman approached the police and submitted a written complaint detailing the abuse. After registering a case, investigators arrested the professor and produced him before a magistrate, who remanded him to judicial custody.

The incident has caused significant concern among students and staff at JNTU, raising questions about safety and accountability on campus. Police said further investigation is underway..

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“Equal respect and equal opportunities are essential” — Chief Guest Shailaja Kiran

Chief Guest Shailaja Kiran emphasized that women deserve not only equal opportunities but also equal respect in every sphere of life. She noted that true leadership is defined by compassion, collaboration, and perseverance. Sharing her journey in building the Margadarshini organization, she highlighted that innovation and inclusivity are key drivers of progress.

Experts highlight inclusion, research, and economic participation

• Prof. Rajalakshmi underlined the rapid rise of women in science and technology sectors, calling it a transformative shift.

• Dr. Sunita Rao stressed the need for deeper and more structured research on gender equality to build evidence-based policy frameworks.

• Dr. Koti Reddy stated that women’s financial inclusion is fundamental to sustainable development and long-term societal growth.

• Dr. Vijayalakshmi presented an overview of IFHE’s ongoing women development programs.

• Dr. Deepa Srinivas outlined the key themes, objectives, and discussions planned for the conference.

The conference aims to create a roadmap for empowering women through leadership, technological participation, equal opportunity, and inclusive growth, marking a significant step in promoting women’s leadership in contemporary society.

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According to reports, the 54-acre KVR Layout venture was developed in 2004. However, during the TRS regime, local MLC and his brother allegedly extended support to a person named Naresh, who, along with his associates, encroached upon the designated park areas. It is alleged that fake documents were created in the name of the original developer K.V. Ramaraju, including forged signatures, to obtain registrations using purported High Court orders.

Satish stated that despite earlier complaints, only symbolic demolitions were carried out and no criminal cases were registered against the culprits. He also pointed out that in 2024, Naresh was involved in a firing incident near Gajularamaram village with an illegal gun. Based on Ramaraju’s complaint regarding park encroachments, Dundigal Police had registered a case (No. 737/2024) but later closed it without full investigation.

Satish further alleged that no inquiry was conducted against MLC, his brother Councillor, who were reportedly backing the encroachments. He claimed that Naresh has now resumed illegal sales of park land in collaboration with ruling party leaders.

Satish demanded that all illegal constructions in the park areas be immediately demolished, fencing be installed to protect the public property, and criminal cases be registered against those responsible, including the local MLC and his associates.

Prominent citizens Arun Rao, Eshwar Reddy, Srinivas, and Pandu participated in the protest demanding action from Dundigal Municipal officials.

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In 2020, the District Collector had officially notified the site under Nizampet Village Survey No.93 and issued a circular to local bodies to develop the vacant land into a park. However, due to a lack of funds, no development took place, allowing encroachers to attempt illegal occupation.

Concerned over the encroachment, local residents and the former BJP president submitted representations to the Malkajgiri RDO and the District Collector, urging protection of the land. Subsequently, a formal complaint with supporting documents was filed with the Hydraa Agency.

Acting on the petition, Hydraa lodged a case against the encroachers at the Bachupally Police Station. Following the Commissioner Ranganadh’s orders, CI Naresh and his team visited the site on Wednesday and fenced the park land to prevent further encroachment.

Local residents expressed gratitude to Hydraa and the officials for their prompt response, raising slogans in support of the agency and celebrating the safeguarding of their community park.

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