Undavalli, July 13 -- A tragic incident unfolded in Undavalli after farmer Guntaka Padma Reddy died suddenly, allegedly following days of severe mental distress over the government's land pooling process. His death has triggered fresh concerns over the impact of the ongoing land acquisition on farming families in the Capital Region.

According to a press release, Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) officials had issued notices to acquire Padma Reddy's 1.40 acres of fertile agricultural land for the Capital Region project. The fear of losing the land that had sustained his family for years reportedly left him deeply disturbed. The incident has heightened anxiety among farmers in Undavalli, many of whom are worried ab...