Cops Arrest Maoist Leader
Visakhapatnam: The Alluri Sitarama Raju district police arrested Kovvasi Somda, a key member of the CPI (Maoist) organisation, during a joint combing operation on Friday. Somda, also known as Mukesh, was apprehended in the forested area of Kalleru village on the outskirts of Chinturu Mandal. The 33-year-old tribal activist, originally from Gompad village in Sukma District, Chhattisgarh, has been implicated in numerous violent activities against security forces and civilians. According to the police, Somda was a senior member of the Maoist hierarchy, rising from a junior party member in 2014 to becoming the Action Team Commander by March 2024. His arrest follows a detailed investigation linking him to at least 17 criminal cases involving attacks on security personnel, destruction of property, and potential terrorist activities. Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar revealed that Somda was apprehended while transporting explosive materials. The police seized five electrical detonators, two hand grenades, and multiple explosive components and wiring. Kumbh Mela special trains to halt at Kothavalasa Visakhapatnam: East Coast Railway has announced that Kumbh Mela special trains will halt at Kothavalasa in Vizianagaram district for the convenience of devotees. A release on Friday stated that train No. 08562 Visakhapatnam-Gorakhpur Mahakumbh Special Express, departing Visakhapatnam on Sunday (16 February), will arrive at Kothavalasa at 10.48 pm and depart at 10.50 pm, reaching Gorakhpur on Tuesday at 8.25 am. In the return direction, train No. 08561 Gorakhpur-Visakhapatnam Special Express, leaving Gorakhpur at 2.20 pm on Wednesday ( February 19), will reach Kothavalasa at 11.22 am on Friday and depart at 11.24 am, arriving in Visakhapatnam at 12.15 pm. Train No. 08530 Visakhapatnam–Deen Dayal Upadhyay Special Express, departing Visakhapatnam at 5.35 pm on Thursdays (January 23, February 6, and February 27), will arrive at Kothavalasa at 6.05 pm and depart at 6.07 pm, reaching Deen Dayal Upadhyay on Saturdays at 4.30 am. In the return direction, train No. 08529 Deen Dayal Upadhyay-Visakhapatnam Special Express, departing Deen Dayal Upadhyay at 8.10 pm on Saturdays (January 25, February 9, February 22, and March 1), will arrive at Kothavalasa on Mondays at 2.36 am and depart at 2.38 am, reaching Visakhapatnam at 3.25 am. Officials told to expedite railway works Kakinada: Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district collector R. Mahesh Kumar instructed officials to expedite the Narsapur railway line and track works. He also directed revenue officials to resolve land record issues. While inspecting railway track works near Sanipallilanka village, the Collector emphasised that the alignment should comply with revenue records and railway standards. Farmers raised concerns about unresolved land allocation issues for the track. The Collector assured them that their grievances would be addressed promptly. Kothapeta revenue divisional officer P. Srikar, tahsildar Ch. Nagalakshmamma, revenue Inspector M.N. Rayudu, and others were present. Flight delays at Visakhapatnam Airport due to poor visibility Visakhapatnam: Travellers at Visakhapatnam Airport faced significant delays on 24 January due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. The delays disrupted several flights, inconveniencing passengers. The following flights were delayed: IX 2886 (Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad): Scheduled departure at 8.45 am, delayed by 2 hours 45 minutes. 6E-307 (Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad): Scheduled departure at 8.40 am, delayed by 1 hour 30 minutes. 6E 7254 (Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada): Scheduled departure at 8.55 am, delayed by 3 hours 5 minutes. 6E-845 (Visakhapatnam to Chennai): Scheduled departure at 8.25 am, delayed by 1 hour 50 minutes. Passengers were advised to check with their respective airlines for updated information and to make necessary arrangements. Travellers are encouraged to stay informed about weather conditions and flight schedules to minimise inconvenience.
Visakhapatnam: The Alluri Sitarama Raju district police arrested Kovvasi Somda, a key member of the CPI (Maoist) organisation, during a joint combing operation on Friday.
Somda, also known as Mukesh, was apprehended in the forested area of Kalleru village on the outskirts of Chinturu Mandal. The 33-year-old tribal activist, originally from Gompad village in Sukma District, Chhattisgarh, has been implicated in numerous violent activities against security forces and civilians.
According to the police, Somda was a senior member of the Maoist hierarchy, rising from a junior party member in 2014 to becoming the Action Team Commander by March 2024. His arrest follows a detailed investigation linking him to at least 17 criminal cases involving attacks on security personnel, destruction of property, and potential terrorist activities.
Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar revealed that Somda was apprehended while transporting explosive materials. The police seized five electrical detonators, two hand grenades, and multiple explosive components and wiring.
Kumbh Mela special trains to halt at Kothavalasa
Visakhapatnam: East Coast Railway has announced that Kumbh Mela special trains will halt at Kothavalasa in Vizianagaram district for the convenience of devotees.
A release on Friday stated that train No. 08562 Visakhapatnam-Gorakhpur Mahakumbh Special Express, departing Visakhapatnam on Sunday (16 February), will arrive at Kothavalasa at 10.48 pm and depart at 10.50 pm, reaching Gorakhpur on Tuesday at 8.25 am.
In the return direction, train No. 08561 Gorakhpur-Visakhapatnam Special Express, leaving Gorakhpur at 2.20 pm on Wednesday ( February 19), will reach Kothavalasa at 11.22 am on Friday and depart at 11.24 am, arriving in Visakhapatnam at 12.15 pm.
Train No. 08530 Visakhapatnam–Deen Dayal Upadhyay Special Express, departing Visakhapatnam at 5.35 pm on Thursdays (January 23, February 6, and February 27), will arrive at Kothavalasa at 6.05 pm and depart at 6.07 pm, reaching Deen Dayal Upadhyay on Saturdays at 4.30 am.
In the return direction, train No. 08529 Deen Dayal Upadhyay-Visakhapatnam Special Express, departing Deen Dayal Upadhyay at 8.10 pm on Saturdays (January 25, February 9, February 22, and March 1), will arrive at Kothavalasa on Mondays at 2.36 am and depart at 2.38 am, reaching Visakhapatnam at 3.25 am.
Officials told to expedite railway works
Kakinada: Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district collector R. Mahesh Kumar instructed officials to expedite the Narsapur railway line and track works. He also directed revenue officials to resolve land record issues.
While inspecting railway track works near Sanipallilanka village, the Collector emphasised that the alignment should comply with revenue records and railway standards. Farmers raised concerns about unresolved land allocation issues for the track. The Collector assured them that their grievances would be addressed promptly.
Kothapeta revenue divisional officer P. Srikar, tahsildar Ch. Nagalakshmamma, revenue Inspector M.N. Rayudu, and others were present.
Flight delays at Visakhapatnam Airport due to poor visibility
Visakhapatnam: Travellers at Visakhapatnam Airport faced significant delays on 24 January due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. The delays disrupted several flights, inconveniencing passengers.
The following flights were delayed:
IX 2886 (Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad): Scheduled departure at 8.45 am, delayed by 2 hours 45 minutes.
6E-307 (Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad): Scheduled departure at 8.40 am, delayed by 1 hour 30 minutes.
6E 7254 (Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada): Scheduled departure at 8.55 am, delayed by 3 hours 5 minutes.
6E-845 (Visakhapatnam to Chennai): Scheduled departure at 8.25 am, delayed by 1 hour 50 minutes.
Passengers were advised to check with their respective airlines for updated information and to make necessary arrangements. Travellers are encouraged to stay informed about weather conditions and flight schedules to minimise inconvenience.
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