Newly built road damaged in Tirupati dist; Dy CM orders action

Tirupati: A week after a road was constructed under Palle Panduga 3.0 in Pullampeta mandal of Tirupati district, its alleged destruction using a tractor has prompted Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan to order strict action against those responsible.

The road, built at a cost of Rs 4.75 crore, connects Ananthasamudram and Papakkagaripalle villages. According to officials, a 100-metre stretch of the road was allegedly damaged by YSRCP leader Subba Reddy with the assistance of another person, Venkata Subba Reddy.

Pawan Kalyan, who also holds the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development portfolio, reviewed the incident and the action taken so far with senior engineering officials of the department on Monday. Officials informed him that police had registered an FIR based on information provided by villagers. They also said steps were being taken to arrest the accused and produce them before a magistrate.

The Deputy Chief Minister directed officials to take strict legal action against those involved, including invoking non-bailable sections wherever applicable. Damaging public property built with government funds for the benefit of people was a serious offence and those responsible must be held accountable.

He also instructed officials to identify others involved in the incident and take action against them in accordance with the law. Pawan Kalyan further directed the department to invoke the Revenue Recovery Act to recover the cost of the damage caused to the road. He stressed that public infrastructure created for the convenience of people must be protected and that those responsible for damaging government property should face legal consequences.

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