Sat Jul 26 03:29:40 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) from the Andhra Pradesh Intelligence Department, Chakradhar Rao and Shantha Rao, were killed in a head-on collision early Saturday morning in Choutuppal, Yadadri district, Telangana. Their vehicle was struck by a speeding lorry that crossed the divider. Additional Superintendent of Police Durga Prasad and the driver, Narsing Rao, sustained serious injuries and are hospitalized. The officers were traveling to Hyderabad for a case-related matter. Andhra Pradesh ministers expressed shock and directed better treatment for the injured. An investigation is underway.

**News Article:**

**Two Andhra Pradesh Police DSPs Killed in Telangana Road Accident**

**HYDERABAD, July 26, 2025** – Tragedy struck early Saturday morning as two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) from the Andhra Pradesh Intelligence Department were killed in a road accident in Choutuppal, Yadadri district, Telangana. The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. on the Kaithapuram village road.

The deceased officers have been identified as Chakradhar Rao and Shantha Rao. They were traveling in a vehicle along with Additional Superintendent of Police Durga Prasad and their driver, Narsing Rao, who both sustained serious injuries. They are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital.

According to Choutuppal Inspector G. Manmadha Kumar, a speeding lorry traveling in the opposite direction veered off course and collided head-on with the officers’ vehicle. The officers were reportedly en route to Hyderabad in connection with an ongoing case.

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, State Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy, and Roads and Buildings Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy have expressed their condolences and shock over the loss of the two officers. They have directed authorities to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured and offered their sympathies to the bereaved families.

A case has been registered and a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is underway.

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