Toddler, Grandfather Killed in NH-16 Crash
The deceased were identified as M. Suribabu and his grandson. Police said six members of a family were travelling from Srikakulam to Rajahmundry when the accident occurred.
Visakhapatnam: An 18-month-old boy and his grandfather were killed and four others injured after a speeding car crashed into a road divider, entered the opposite lane and collided with a lorry on NH-16 near Polipalle in Bhogapuram mandal of Vizianagaram district on Monday.
The deceased were identified as M. Suribabu and his grandson. Police said six members of a family were travelling from Srikakulam to Rajahmundry when the accident occurred.
The injured were shifted to a hospital for treatment. Police suspect over-speeding caused the mishap and have launched an investigation.
CRPF constable held for sister-in-law’s murder
Visakhapatnam: A CRPF constable was arrested by Srikakulam district police in connection with the murder of a woman at Gollavuru village under Sompeta mandal.
The accused, P. Siva Kumar (36), a native of Gollavuru and posted in Hyderabad, allegedly killed his sister-in-law, Pinniti Urvasi (40), wife of his late brother Raja Rao.
Police said Urvasi was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her residence on June 18. Investigation revealed that Siva Kumar reportedly harboured a grudge against her over property disputes and allegedly strangled her to death.
Police arrested the accused and are continuing the investigation.
Bike theft accused arrested
Visakhapatnam: A 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stealing motorcycles in parts of north Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
The accused, identified as N. Raghunathan of Palasa, was taken into custody and 13 stolen motorcycles worth over ₹25 lakh were recovered from him.
Police said Raghunathan was addicted to vices and allegedly took to crime for easy money. Investigations revealed his involvement in several property offences in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts.
Further investigation is underway.
