Kadapa police move to cancel TDP spokesperson's firearm licence after alleged shooting

Kadapa police have initiated action to revoke the firearm licence of a TDP spokesperson after an alleged shooting incident in the Nandalur area. The move comes as investigators grapple with questions surrounding a licensed but unrecorded weapon allegedly used in the incident.

The Tirupati-based Kadapa police department has flagged procedural irregularities in the licensing and documentation of the weapon involved. Officials said the gun was registered with authorities but the firing incident was not properly recorded in police files, raising concerns about the speaker's compliance with firearm regulations.

The incident has prompted police to recommend cancellation of the spokesperson's gun licence to the relevant licensing authority. Investigators are continuing their probe into the circumstances surrounding the alleged firing in Nandalur, with the investigation focusing on whether proper protocols were followed in both the weapon's registration and the reporting of the incident.

The case reflects ongoing concerns about the registration and monitoring of licensed firearms in Andhra Pradesh, particularly among public figures. Police authorities have indicated that the investigation will determine whether additional charges or regulatory action are warranted against the TDP spokesperson.