Adilabad: Adilabad police arrested four individuals, including Dr. Nallaganti Prasanna Raju from Hyderabad, for allegedly purchasing weapons to aid in reviving the banned Janashakti Dalam in Kurnool. Seized items include four pistols, eight magazines, 18 live rounds, six mobile phones, and a car.
Details of the Case
- Accusations: Authorities allege that Dr. Raju financed the procurement of weapons. The group reportedly purchased pistols from Bihar and entered Adilabad via Maharashtra en route to Hyderabad.
- Motivation: According to Superintendent of Police Gaush Alam, the group planned to use the weapons for political revenge in Suryapet and aimed to mobilize finances and resources to revive Janashakti’s operations.
- Prime Accused: Votti Venkat Reddy, a former Janashakti member from Sunnipenta village in Nandyal, had prior arrests linked to similar activities.
Arrests and Allegations
- Dr. Nallaganti Prasanna Raju: A doctor from Nakrekal, Nalgonda, who was allegedly involved in financing the weapons. Human rights activists claim he was picked up from Hyderabad without prior notice on Thursday night.
- Others Arrested: Venkat Reddy’s associates, Myla Dileep of Thulasiram, Sunnipenta, and Avulapati Himakanth Reddy of Nandyal.
Legal Actions
Adilabad Rural Police registered cases under the Banned Organizations and Arms Act against nine individuals linked to the weapon seizure.
The incident has raised concerns about the resurgence of banned extremist groups in the region, prompting police to intensify surveillance and crack down on potential threats.
