Procedures Followed After Kintakuru Exchange of Fire, Affirms Rampachodavaram DSP

Swift Summary

• Rampachodavaram Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) G.Sai Prasanth confirmed that all procedures mandated for an independent and impartial investigation were followed in the Kintakuru exchange of fire (EOF) incident.
• The incident,which occurred on june 18 near Maredumilli in Alluri Sitaramaraju District,resulted in the death of three Maoists.
• In a press release dated July 22, DSP sai Prasanth refuted allegations made against the police by certain individuals and organisations regarding their role in the EOF.
• He also issued a call for members of Left Wing Extremist groups to surrender.

Indian Opinion Analysis
the statement from DSP G. Sai Prasanth highlights law enforcement’s insistence on maintaining procedural integrity following a sensitive operation involving casualties among Maoist rebels. While it addresses allegations against the police, these situations frequently enough prompt debates regarding compliance with established protocols during conflict scenarios like exchanges of fire (EOF). The appeal for extremist group members to surrender suggests an effort by authorities to reduce violence through dialogue and rehabilitation rather than confrontation alone-an approach that could be key to containment strategies addressing Left-Wing Extremism in affected regions.Read more: Published – July 23, 2025 07:54 pm IST