Elderly Andhra couple protesting land takeover lifted using excavator
An elderly couple in Andhra Pradesh was forcibly removed from their protest site using an excavator, leading to public outrage. The couple was protesting against the takeover of their land for an airport approach road without compensation. Local authorities have since initiated action against those involved in the incident and are addressing the farmers' grievances.
- ▪The couple, Baireddy Appala Narasaiah and Gouthamma, were protesting the land takeover when they were lifted by an excavator.
- ▪Farmers have claimed that they have not received compensation for their surrendered lands, and the issue is currently in court.
- ▪The incident has sparked anger among locals, who accuse authorities of intimidation tactics against vulnerable villagers.
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Elderly Andhra couple protesting land takeover lifted using excavatorAn elderly couple protesting land takeover for an airport in Andhra Pradesh was forcibly moved by an excavator, sparking outrage among locals.Published on: May 17, 2026 5:18 AM ISTBy Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, HyderabadShare viaCopy link An elderly couple protesting against the takeover of their land for the approach road to the upcoming Bhogapuram international airport in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district were forcibly lifted in an excavator bucket and moved aside, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.Elderly Andhra couple protesting land takeover lifted using excavatorThe incident took place on Friday at Baireddypalem village in Bhogapuram mandal, where some farmers were protesting against the alleged…
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