20 Villagers Arrested In Adilabad District For Attacking Police

ADILABAD: Authorities on Tuesday announced the arrest of 20 villagers of Vaipet in Sirikonda mandal of Adilabad district for attacking police when they reached the village and seized 18 ganja plants on October 10. Those taken into custody include Maharaj Chahakatha Ramu of Vaipet village in Sirikonda mandal on October 10.

Giving details to media, SP Ankhil Mahajan said the arrests have been made on charges of obstructing police from discharging their duties. He identified the injured policemen as Ichoda circle inspector CH. Ramesh, police constable Bathula Shivaprasad, ASI Rathod Baliram, and AR constables Gangaram and Bheemrao.

Villagers conspired to attack the police after the latter arrested Ramu. They also damaged the police vehicle and stole the cell phone of one of the policemen. Those present at the press conference included Utnoor ASP Ruthvik Sai Kotte.