Preventive Detention Orders Issued Against Bootleggers in Kurnool District
PD Act invoked against two bootleggers
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On May 3, 2026, District Collector Dr. A. Siri issued Preventive Detention orders against two habitual bootleggers in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, under the Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act. The offenders are Satupati Krishna from Maddikera Village and Telugu Ramadasu from Kollampalli Thanda.
- 01Preventive Detention orders were issued against two bootleggers.
- 02The action was taken under the Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act.
- 03The offenders are habitual illicit liquor distillers.
- 04Satupati Krishna is from Maddikera Village, and Telugu Ramadasu is from Kollampalli Thanda.
- 05This measure aims to curb illegal liquor activities in the district.
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On May 3, 2026, Dr. A. Siri, the District Collector of Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh, invoked Preventive Detention orders against two habitual bootleggers. This action was taken under Section 3 (1) of the Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Bandits, Drug Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders and Land Encroachers Act, 1986. The accused, identified as Satupati Krishna, hailing from Maddikera Village under the Pathikonda Excise Station limits, and Telugu Ramadasu from Kollampalli Thanda in Kallur mandal under the Kurnool Excise Station, have been noted for their repeated offenses in illicitly distilled liquor production. This initiative reflects the government's ongoing efforts to combat illegal liquor trade and maintain public safety.
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The preventive detention of habitual bootleggers aims to reduce illegal liquor production and enhance community safety.
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