In a swift police action, nineteen individuals have been taken into custody for a violent arson attack targeting a Dalit family in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru district. The incident, which involved setting fire to a poultry shed, a car, and a small shop, is reported to be the result of a deep-seated rivalry.
Details of the Violent Incident
The attack unfolded in Pulla village under the Bhimadolu police limits on the evening of December 5. According to police reports, the prime accused, identified as Bollarapu Pavan Raj Kumar, allegedly gathered a mob to target two brothers, Kandru Isaac and Kandru Raju, from the Dalit locality known as Padamati Harijanpeta.
The group first forcibly entered the victims' homes, vandalizing household items. They then escalated the violence by pouring petrol on Isaac's poultry shed, his car parked on the roadside, and an adjoining shop before setting them all ablaze. The incident occurred around 7 pm, and a formal complaint was lodged by Raju at the police station by 11 pm the same night.
Swift Police Response and Arrests
Acting promptly on the complaint, the Bhimadolu police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Station Inspector SK Basha led a coordinated operation which resulted in the apprehension of all nineteen accused persons by Saturday night.
The main conspirator, Pavan Raj Kumar, was among those arrested. Following their arrest, all the accused were presented before a court in Bhimadolu, which ordered them to be placed in 14 days of judicial custody. They have subsequently been transferred to the Rajamahendravaram Central Prison.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
Police authorities have stated that the investigation is continuing to uncover the full extent of the conspiracy and to identify any other individuals who may have been involved in this organized attack. The case highlights tensions within the village and the severe consequences of prolonged enmity.
This decisive police action underscores the commitment to address crimes motivated by community rivalry and to deliver justice to the affected families. The swift arrests have brought a measure of relief to the local community while the legal process takes its course.
