The Tirupati police on Wednesday arrested 13 people for kidnapping and assaulting two student union leaders.
It may be recalled that student leaders Ali Akbar and Vinod Kumar, who were going to participate in a demonstration against Mohan Babu University (MBU), were allegedly abducted on Tuesday by some persons owing allegiance to the university.
After protests by Left party leaders and members of the Andhra Pradesh Parents Association, the police registered a case and started an investigation.
Additional Superintendent of Police K. Ravi Manoharachary told the media that a preliminary investigation revealed the alleged involvement of “bouncers” and employees belonging to the university.
After rescuing the victims, the police arrested Ravura Satheesh (PRO UMB), K. Surendra, P. Rajesh, P. Janaki Ram, Ch. Badrinadh, L. Muni Chandra, C. Surendra, P. Hemanth, N. Vasudeva, A. Muni Teja, C. Krishna Chaitanya, P. Vishesh and M. Dwaraka Sai Prathap, who were allegedly behind the attack.
“The defectors among the accused will be arrested soon and special teams have been formed for the hunt,” he said.
Meanwhile, the university has also registered a case against the union leaders accusing them of blackmailing the administration officials.
Superintendent of Police (SP) L. Subbarayudu warned that the ejectors meant for personal protection should not be misused to attack the general public.
Published – 04 Feb 2026 20:52 IST
