Tue Mar 31 15:31:26 UTC 2026: # Prolific Bike Thief and Ganja Peddler Apprehended in Prakasam District
The Story:
Ongole One Town police have arrested Addeti Edukondalu, a resident of Padarthi village, Kothapatnam mandal, Prakasam district, for allegedly stealing 27 motorcycles and possessing approximately 1.175 kg of ganja. The arrest followed a tip-off and subsequent vehicle check led by Inspector Y. Nagaraju. The seized items are estimated to be worth ₹10 lakh and ₹12,000, respectively.
Key Points:
- The arrest occurred after a tip-off led to a vehicle check between Ongole Town and Bhagyanagar.
- The accused, Addeti Edukondalu, is from Padarthi village, Kothapatnam mandal, Prakasam district.
- He is accused of stealing 27 motorcycles and possessing 1.175 kg of ganja.
- The stolen motorcycles are valued at ₹10 lakh, and the ganja is valued at ₹12,000.
- The thefts occurred across multiple police station limits, including Ongole Taluka, Maddipadu, Addanki, Vinukonda, Guntur Nagarapalem, Narasaraopet Rural, G. Kondur, and Paridi.
- The operation was conducted under the supervision of Ongole DSP R. Srinivasa Rao and on the orders of Prakasam district SP Harshavardhan Raju.
Key Takeaways:
- The arrest highlights the ongoing issue of vehicle theft and drug peddling in the Prakasam district and surrounding areas.
- The coordinated effort of the police, involving multiple teams and levels of supervision, indicates a focused approach to tackling crime.
- The wide geographical spread of the thefts suggests a potentially organized operation or a highly mobile individual.
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