Woman hospitalised, alleges harassment by police officer

A woman was hospitalised after allegedly consuming pesticide in Gadevaripalli village under the Karampudi police station limits in Palnadu district on Saturday (August 1, 2026). The incident came to light on Monday (August 3) after a purported video of the woman and her husband, alleging harassment by Karampudi Sub-Inspector in connection with a financial dispute, surfaced on social media.The woman, Challa Lakshmi wife of Challa Ayyappa, alleged in the video that the police officer harassed the couple, assaulted them, and threatened to implicate them in a false ganja case. The family has sought a detailed inquiry and justice from the government.Responding to the allegations, Karampudi Sub-Inspector M. Vasu denied all claims. He said Ayyappa, who was engaged in the chilli trade, had procure