Dalit associations seek inquiry into attacks on SCs living near Bhogapuram

Jan 19, 2026
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The Hindu - National
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  1. Advocate Y. Rama Chaitanya, North Andhra Ambedkarites Association president P. V. Ramana, and Dalit Maha Sabha president Gantana Apparao requested an investigation into attacks on residents of SC colony in Munjeru.
  2. The request was made to Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy on January 19, 2026.
  3. Influential people allegedly diverted drainage water into the SC colony after occupying lands meant for drainage flow.
  4. Residents of the SC colony have been protesting for the last four weeks.
  5. Nellimarla MLA Lokam Madhavi is trying to resolve the issue by constructing a new drainage system for the SC colony.
  6. The Collector directed local revenue and panchayat officials to submit a report on the conflict.

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