Hyderabad: Two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) from Andhra Pradesh died in a road accident in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district on Saturday. The deceased have been identified as Chakradhara Rao and Shantha Rao. Meanwhile, two others also sustained injuries.
The shocking incident, which took place in Kaithapuram village, was captured on CCTV. The disturbing visuals also surfaced online. A team of four police personnel, comprising the two DSPs, Additional SP KVSS Prasad, and driver Narsimha Raju, was travelling in a Scorpio vehicle from Vijayawada to Hyderabad, reported India Today. They were on an official duty.
Visuals From The Spot:
Kanpur Dehat: A speeding Scorpio lost control after crossing Bara Toll Plaza, hit the divider, and flipped on the road. Luckily, no vehicle was behind, averting a major accident. pic.twitter.com/MrO7yQnlPz
— Deadly Kalesh (@Deadlykalesh) July 26, 2025
In the CCTV visuals, it could be seen that the vehicle lost control and rammed into the divider after skidding off the road. The DSPs died on the spot due to the impact of the collision. Meanwhile, Prasad and Raju were rushed to a hospital for treatment.
యాదాద్రి జిల్లాలో ఘోర రోడ్డు ప్రమాదం.. ఏపీకి చెందిన ఇద్దరు డిఎస్పీలు మృతి
— Telugu Scribe (@TeluguScribe) July 26, 2025
అతివేగంగా వెనుకనుండి లారీని ఢీకొన్న స్కార్పియో వాహనం
ఈ ప్రాంథంలో ఇద్దరు డిఎస్పీలు చక్రధర రావు, శాంతా రావులు మృతిచెందగా.. అడిషనల్ ఎస్పీ ప్రసాద్, డ్రైవర్ నర్సింగరావుకి తీవ్ర గాయాలు ఆసుపత్రికి తరలింపు… pic.twitter.com/siI0Ej0kLm
A case has reportedly been registered in the matter. The police have launched a detailed investigation into the matter to determine the reason for the accident.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday condoled the death of two DSPs in a road accident.
It is unfortunate that two DSPs, Chakradhar Rao and Santha Rao, working in the intelligence and security wings died in an accident at Baithapuram village of Choutuppal mandal in Yadadri district," said Naidu in a post on X.
"My deepest condolences to their family members and I pray to God for the peace of their souls," added Naidu.
యాదాద్రి జిల్లా చౌటుప్పల్ మండలం భైతాపురం వద్ద జరిగిన రోడ్డు ప్రమాదంలో ఇంటెలిజెన్స్ అండ్ సెక్యూరిటీ వింగ్లో పని చేస్తున్న ఇద్దరు డిఎస్పీలు చక్రధరరావు, శాంతారావు మరణించడం దురదృష్టకరం. వారి కుటుంబ సభ్యులకు నా ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి తెలియచేస్తున్నాను. వారి ఆత్మకు శాంతి చేకూరాలని ఆ… pic.twitter.com/pu6UJsgcE3
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) July 26, 2025
Similarly, former chief minister and YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock over the death of the two police officials. He conveyed his condolences and prayed for peace for their souls, said a YSRCP press release.
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