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Andhra Pradesh: In a disturbing act of public violence, a 25-year-old woman was tied to a tree and brutally beaten by a moneylender in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district after her husband failed to repay a loan taken three years ago. The incident occurred in Narayanapuram village, located in Kuppam mandal, and has sparked outrage across the state.

The victim, identified as Sirisha, had returned to the village to collect her children’s exam certificates when the accused, Munikannappa, spotted her. Reports say that her husband, Thimmarayappa, had borrowed Rs 80,000 from Munikannappa but was unable to repay it. Fearing consequences, the couple had left the village with their children but Sirisha returned briefly, unaware of what awaited her.

Upon seeing her, the moneylender allegedly began hurling verbal abuse and threats before physically assaulting her. Eyewitnesses say he dragged Sirisha to a tree, tied her up with a rope, and then proceeded to beat her. Locals who tried to intervene or film the incident were also threatened and attacked by the accused.

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Police arrived at the scene shortly after being alerted by villagers and arrested Munikannappa. A case has been registered against him under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Indian Penal Code (IPC), including sections 341 (wrongful restraint), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 324 (causing hurt by dangerous means), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 34 (common intention).

CM Naidu Orders Strict Action

Responding to the incident, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed the police to take stringent action against the accused and ensure full support to the victim. He also spoke to the Chittoor District Superintendent of Police for an update on the case.

State Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha also reached out to Sirisha through a video call. During the conversation, she assured the woman of the government’s full backing and committed to providing all possible assistance.

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The minister further instructed the SP to file a detailed report on the incident and ensure justice is delivered swiftly.