A notorious inter-State nomadic gang involved in some major offences, including waylaying of couples and robbing and raping the women, has been busted by the Guntur Rural police. The gang members were arrested by special teams led by Superintendent of Police, Guntur Rural, Vishal Gunni. The eight-member gang worked as agricultural labour and resorted to crime at night often targeting people in isolated areas. The main accused are: Akula Lingaiah alias Pedda Lingaiah, son of Bhajaranga, resident of Nandyal in Kurnool district; his brothers-in-law Dasari Jammula, Sunkanna and Obulesu; China Lingaiah, son of Jammula; and their relatives Ankanna and Chenchumekala Hanumanthulu. Perched on a tree top, the gang members pounced on the couple and hit them indiscriminately.

Source: The Hindu January 09, 2022 19:48 UTC