Kalvakuntla Kavitha Arrested During Protest in Khammam Over Velugumatla House Demolitions

Khammam: Telangana Jagruti president Kalvakuntla Kavitha was arrested by Khammam district police during a protest over the Velugumatla demolitions. The protest took place at the ZP Center in Khammam, where Kavitha and several supporters staged a demonstration demanding justice for families affected by the demolition of houses in Velugumatla.

The protest highlighted concerns about displaced families who lost their homes after the Velugumatla demolitions, prompting widespread attention and political reactions.

Protest Held in Support of Velugumatla Victims

Earlier in the day, Kalvakuntla Kavitha visited families affected by the Velugumatla demolitions and expressed solidarity with them.

She later led a rally toward the Khammam District Collectorate, accompanied by:

• Local residents affected by demolitions
• Women leaders from Telangana Jagruti
• Supporters and activists

The protesters gathered near the Ambedkar statue at the ZP Center in Khammam, where they staged a sit-in demanding relief measures.

Demand for House Pattas and Indiramma Housing Scheme

During the protest against the Velugumatla house demolitions in Khammam, Kavitha demanded that the government provide immediate support to displaced families.

Key demands raised during the protest included:

• House pattas for affected families
• Houses under the Indiramma housing scheme
• Reconstruction of homes at the same location

Protesters said the families had been left without shelter after their houses were demolished.

Police Detain Kavitha and Protesters

Police later intervened and detained Kalvakuntla Kavitha along with several protesters at the protest site.

Those detained included:

• Kavitha
• Visharadhan Maharaj of the Dharma Samaj Party
• Several women leaders and supporters

Supporters alleged that the arrests were carried out without women police personnel present, raising concerns about procedural violations.

Tension During Police Action

During the police operation at the Velugumatla demolitions protest in Khammam, a scuffle reportedly broke out between protesters and police personnel.

Reports indicated that:

• Several protesters sustained minor injuries
• Some individuals fainted during the commotion
• Kavitha demanded that the injured be shifted to hospitals immediately

She also accused the police of using excessive force during the detention of protesters.

Kavitha Criticises Demolition of Houses

Addressing the issue of Velugumatla demolitions, Kavitha strongly criticized the authorities for demolishing houses allegedly overnight.

She claimed that:

• Bulldozers were used to demolish homes suddenly
• Families lost books, belongings, and household items
• The incident caused severe distress, especially during the examination season for students

She questioned why leaders from the district had not spoken out on behalf of the affected families.

Support From Social Organisations

According to Kavitha, several organisations have come forward to support the victims of the Velugumatla demolitions in Khammam.

These groups include:

• SC, ST and BC Joint Action Committees
• Social activists and community leaders

They have joined the demand for justice and rehabilitation for the displaced families.

Kavitha Vows to Continue Fight for Victims

Concluding her statement, Kalvakuntla Kavitha assured the Velugumatla demolition victims that she would continue to fight for their rights.

She said the struggle would continue until:

• Houses are rebuilt for displaced families
• Proper rehabilitation is provided
• Justice is delivered to those affected by the demolitions

The arrest of Kavitha during the Khammam protest over Velugumatla demolitions has intensified the political debate surrounding the issue and the demand for housing support for affected families.

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