SI Resigns to Contest For Sarpanch Elections in Suryapet, loses

The sub-inspector who had resigned from his post to contest the Telangana local body polls in Suryapet, lost on Sunday December 14.

The candidate identified as Venkateshwarlu contested for sarpanch post in Gudibanda village, Kodad mandal during the second phase of the local body



elections. 

He was backed by Uttam Padmavati, Congress MLA from Kodad. In November, Venkateshwarulu opted for voluntary retirement (VRS) to contest the local body elections.

At that time, the SI had three years of service remaining. He was promoted to SI rank in August 2025, and was attached to the special branch.