The Kurnool police on Friday charged 27 persons for spreading “fake news” about the October 24 bus tragedy in which 19 passengers were burnt to death near Kurnool.
Based on the complaint of Venumulaiah of Tandrapadu village in Kurnool Rural Mandal, the cases were registered, police said. Of the 27 accused facing charges of spreading false narratives about the accident, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) official spokesperson Shyamala is. Police said the accused attributed the accident to consumption of liquor at strip shops. Further investigation is underway.
Published – 01 Nov 2025 20:15 IST
