Excise Head Constable Killed in Vizag Road Accident

Visakhapatnam:A police officer of the Prohibition and Excise Department was killed and two others were seriously injured in a road accident near Kancharapalem in Visakhapatnam city on Friday.

The deceased was identified as Lagudu Simhachalam Naidu (44), a resident of Susarla Colony in NAD and sent to Seethammadhara Excise Station.

Police said Naidu was driving from Thatichetlapalem towards Kancharapalem when his bike was hit from behind by another speeding motorcycle. He died in the accident.

Two young people, 18-year-old Devupali Karthik and Botta Ekanth, who were involved in the collision, were seriously injured and hospitalized. It was stated that their condition was critical.

The police registered the incident and launched an investigation.

Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra expressed grief over Naidu’s death and said the government would provide support to the family, including a job and ₹ 1.1 crore under SBI insurance.

Acting on the information received, Additional Commissioner of Police Vibhu Krishna warned the police teams. A team led by I Town Circle Inspector Kondareddy arrested 11 accused near Ayyappa Swamy temple on Yerraguntla Road in Proddatur on Friday.

Police said those arrested included Shilpa, Sudheer and hired gang members. Knives, daggers, iron bars, ₹ 5 lakh cash, two cars and 10 mobile phones were seized from the accused.

Kadapa district Superintendent of Police Shelkhe Nachiket Vishwanath appreciated the police team for solving the case and preventing the planned murder.