Naidu seeks action in Rajamahendravaram hit-and-run that injured medical students
Priyanka, an MD student, suffered head injuries when a car allegedly hit her two-wheeler on August 3 and was moved to Hyderabad for treatment; the Chief Minister asked the police to investigate thoroughly and health officials to monitor her condition
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday (August 7, 2026) demanded stringent action against the perpetrators of a hit-and-run incident in Rajamahendravaram, which resulted in injuries to two medical students. The Chief Minister inspected the condition of the injured, Priyanka and Umesh, and requested a comprehensive report.
Sources informed him that the students were struck by a car driven by two individuals believed to be under the influence of alcohol, who then fled the scene. Subsequently, the accused were apprehended. Naidu emphasized that the government would adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards drunk driving and reckless behavior, with those who put innocent lives at risk to face severe consequences.
He directed health authorities to ensure the best possible medical care for the students and closely monitor Priyanka's condition, given her critical head injuries sustained on August 3 while riding her two-wheeler near a multiplex in the city. Priyanka, a third-year MD student, was returning to her hostel with a friend after watching a film when the accident occurred.
She was initially treated at a hospital in Rajamahendravaram and subsequently transferred to Hyderabad for further care.
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