Andhra Home Minister Demands Jagan Apologize for Alleged Assault on Woman Officer
Home Minister V. Anitha called for a public apology from Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy following reports that YSRCP members harassed a female Sub-Inspector at Srikakulam District Jail. The government alleges the former Chief Minister intentionally violated prison protocols to create a political spectacle.
Key takeaways
- Home Minister V. Anitha demands a public apology from Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for his party's alleged mistreatment of a woman Sub-Inspector.
- The Home Ministry alleges YSRCP deliberately ignored prison visiting hours to stage a political demonstration at Srikakulam District Jail.
- YSRCP leadership claims the coalition government is using police restrictions and fabricated cases to limit Jagan Mohan Reddy's public reach.
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V. Anitha issued a formal demand on July 30, 2026, for YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to apologize for the conduct of his supporters. The confrontation occurred during Reddy's visit to the Ampolu District Jail in Srikakulam, where he intended to meet former Minister Seediri Appalaraju.
Disruption of Official Duties
Minister Anitha condemned the treatment of a woman Sub-Inspector who was attempting to maintain order during the visit. The Home Minister characterized the behavior of YSRCP cadre as a direct interference with official law enforcement duties. Reports from TDP MLAs Gondu Shankar and Gowthu Sireesha further detailed that Circle Inspector Sanyasi Naidu and Sub-Inspector Pravallika were targeted, while a constable named Simhachalam reportedly fainted during the scuffle and required hospitalization at RIMS.
Allegations of Protocol Violations
The Home Minister highlighted significant breaches of prison regulations regarding visiting hours. While the administration granted permission for a meeting between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., the former Chief Minister did not arrive until after 5 p.m. Anitha alleged that the delay was a calculated move to overshadow the inauguration of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram.
Government representatives claim the 120 km journey from Visakhapatnam was intentionally slowed to facilitate a political demonstration rather than a legitimate legal visit. In Amadalavalasa, YSRCP in-charge Chintada Ravikumar was specifically named in relation to the disturbances.
YSRCP Counter-Claims
In response, YSRCP spokespersons Putha Siva Shankar, Are Shyamala, and Mancha Nagamalliswari argued that the coalition government is attempting to suppress Reddy’s public influence. They alleged that the authorities imposed heavy restrictions, including limiting the convoy to eight vehicles and issuing advance notices to party leaders to deter participation. The party maintains that the case against Seediri Appalaraju, stemming from a road accident involving his son, was fabricated to include attempted murder charges.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred on July 30, 2026, at the Ampolu District Jail in Srikakulam.
- Official visiting hours for the prison were set for 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., but the YSRCP delegation arrived at 5 p.m.
- Constable Simhachalam was hospitalized after losing consciousness during the confrontation.
- TDP leaders identified Amadalavalasa YSRCP in-charge Chintada Ravikumar as a primary participant in the unrest.
- YSRCP leadership claims the government is using house arrests and security limitations to obstruct their political activities.
Source: The Hindu — National
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