Missing APSP Constable Found Dead in Godavari River in Kakinada District
The body of missing APSP constable Chandramalla Vamsi, 32, has been recovered from the Godavari River by SDRF teams. Rajamahendravaram police are conducting a technical investigation into the incident, which family members described as an accidental fall.
Highlights
- •The body of 32-year-old APSP constable Chandramalla Vamsi was recovered from the Godavari River.
- •Vamsi went missing on Friday, with his motorcycle and footwear found near a local bridge.
- •Family members believe the death was an accidental fall, citing no known personal or professional issues.
- •Rajamahendravaram Two Town police have registered a case and are conducting a technical investigation.
In a tragic incident reported from the Kakinada district, the local authorities have confirmed the recovery of the body of Chandramalla Vamsi, a 32-year-old constable belonging to the APSP Third Battalion. The official search and rescue mission, spearheaded by SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) teams, successfully located the deceased in the waters of the Godavari River during the early hours of Saturday.
The constable had been reported missing since Friday, sparking an immediate and intensive search operation by local law enforcement. According to the preliminary reports provided by the Rajamahendravaram Two Town police, the disappearance first came to light when the officer's personal belongings, including his motorcycle and footwear, were discovered abandoned in the vicinity of the Road-cum-Rail Bridge. This area falls under the jurisdiction of the Rajamahendravaram Two Town police station, which has now assumed responsibility for the official investigation into the matter.
Investigation into the Tragic Demise of APSP Constable
During the formal inquest conducted by the investigators, the family members of the deceased constable provided their initial statements. The family indicated that there were no known personal or professional conflicts that might have precipitated such an unfortunate event. They suggested that the death of Chandramalla Vamsi appeared to be the result of an accidental fall into the river. The authorities have treated these initial accounts as a crucial starting point for their broader inquiry.
To ensure a thorough and transparent probe, the Rajamahendravaram Two Town police have initiated a comprehensive technical investigation. This process will systematically analyze all available evidence collected from the site, alongside the statements recorded during the official inquiry. While the investigation remains ongoing, the law enforcement agencies are committed to verifying the circumstances surrounding how the APSP officer ended up in the river.
Following the recovery of the body from the Godavari River, standard procedures were followed, including a post-mortem examination. Once the medical formalities were completed, the remains were formally handed over to the grieving family members to perform the last rites. A case has been registered by the concerned police station, and officials have stated that further developments will be communicated as the technical analysis proceeds. The community of Srirampuram village in Rajanagaram mandal, where the constable hailed from, is currently mourning the sudden and untimely loss of the young officer.
