Elderly Couple Rescued After Protest Against Land Acquisition in Andhra Pradesh
Elderly Andhra couple protesting land takeover lifted using excavator

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An elderly couple in their sixties, Baireddy Appala Narasaiah and Gouthamma, were forcibly removed by an excavator during a protest against the land takeover for the Bhogapuram international airport in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. The incident sparked outrage among local farmers, who demand compensation for their land before construction proceeds.
- 01The couple was protesting the alleged forcible acquisition of their land without compensation.
- 02Local farmers have taken their grievances to court, demanding that work be halted until compensation is paid.
- 03The incident was captured on video and went viral, highlighting the authorities' actions against vulnerable citizens.
- 04Vizianagaram district collector S Ramasundar Reddy announced that action has been initiated against the officials involved.
- 05Authorities are now ensuring that no actions endangering public safety occur in the future.
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In a disturbing incident in Baireddypalem village, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, an elderly couple, Baireddy Appala Narasaiah and Gouthamma, were forcibly removed from their protest site by an excavator during demonstrations against the takeover of their land for the upcoming Bhogapuram international airport. The couple, both in their sixties, were protesting the alleged forcible acquisition of their land without compensation. Local farmers joined the protest, demanding that the government address pending compensation issues before proceeding with construction. A video of the incident, showing the couple being lifted in the excavator bucket, went viral, inciting public outrage. Following the incident, the couple met with Vizianagaram revenue divisional officer S Sudha Sagar, who assured them that their grievances would be addressed. In response to the public backlash, Vizianagaram district collector S Ramasundar Reddy stated that action had been initiated against the involved officials and that the excavator operator had been reprimanded and taken into police custody. The government is now taking steps to ensure justice for the affected farmers and to prevent future incidents.
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The incident has raised awareness about the plight of farmers facing land acquisition without fair compensation, potentially influencing future policies and practices.
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