Tirupati police invoke Preventive Detention Act against man with multiple cases

Tirupati district police invoked the Preventive Detention Act against a 27-year-old man on Saturday to protect public order in Tirumala. The accused person, Gogula Srikanth, who is also known as Kanna, faces five criminal cases registered between 2024 and 2026. These charges include theft, attempted murder, rioting, assault using deadly weapons, and obstructing police officers. Police stated that regular criminal laws were not enough to stop his actions, which created an atmosphere of fear in the area, leading to the strict detention orders.

Action

Tirupati district Superintendent of Police L Subbarayudu sent proposals for the detention, and the district Collector approved them under the Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act of 1986. Srikanth is currently being held in Kadapa Central Prison.

Context

Preventive detention laws allow authorities to hold a person in custody before a trial to stop them from committing future crimes that could threaten public safety. This step is typically used by law enforcement when regular bail provisions and standard court cases fail to stop habitual offenders from continuing their unlawful activities.