Tue Apr 01 04:40:00 UTC 2025: **Andhra Jyothy News Highlights, April 1, 2025**

**Hyderabad: HCU Students Protest Land Auction**

Students of Hyderabad Central University (HCU) staged a protest today against the Telangana government’s alleged plan to auction university lands. The demonstration, led by ABVP, resulted in several arrests. Students chanted slogans against the state government and held placards demanding the protection of university land.

**Supreme Court Orders AP Deputy Speaker’s Witness to Testify**

The Supreme Court has ordered Dr. Prabhavathi, a key witness in the Raghurama torture case involving Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Speaker, to appear for questioning on April 7th and 8th. Failure to comply will result in the revocation of her interim protection.

**Forest Fire Ravages Nallamala Forests**

A major forest fire is raging through the Nallamala forest area in Kurnool district, destroying hundreds of trees. Firefighters and locals are working to contain the blaze, which spread rapidly from Brahmana Palli tanda.

**Man-eating Leopard Causes Panic in Kamareddy**

A leopard sighting in Devuni Palli, Kamareddy district, has caused widespread panic. Forest officials are attempting to capture the animal, and police have advised residents to stay indoors.

**Fishermen Missing at Sea**

Two fishermen are missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Vizianagaram district. Three others were rescued. Marine police are searching for the missing men.

**Gang Rape of German Tourist Reported in Hyderabad**

A German tourist reported being gang-raped by three men in the Mirpet area of Hyderabad. Police have arrested one suspect and are investigating.

**MLA Accuses Revanth Reddy of Mirroring KCR’s Land Policies**

MLA Payal Shankar criticized Revanth Reddy, accusing him of following the same land selling policies previously implemented by KCR, while opposing the sale of HCU lands. She questioned the rationale behind selling valuable land, particularly to fund welfare schemes.

**Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s Visit to Bapatla**

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to visit Bapatla district today to distribute pensions and meet with TDP workers.

**Youth Attacked with Knives in Kadapa**

Three youths were attacked with knives in Kamalapuram, Kadapa district, leaving two seriously injured. The attacker, Salman, reportedly retaliated after being scolded for reckless driving.

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