In Andhra Pradesh, at least one person died and 60 others injured when police opened fire on agitating crowd at Sompet in Srikakulam District. <br/><br/>Police opened fire after the protest demonstration by hundreds of people turned violent. District officials said the victim has been identified as Krishna Murthy belonged to Lakkavarapu Kota village.<br/><br/>Among the injured, the condition of two persons has reportedly been serious. The injured including 12 Policemen and 5 media persons have been admitted to Somepet Government hospital. About 10 police vehicles were a burnt by the agitators. <br/><br/>Tension prevailed at Sompet with hundreds of agitating people involving in stone pelting after police indulged in lathi-charge. They have gathered to protest against land acquisition and setting up of a Thermal Power Plant at Sompet.
News On AIR | July 14, 2010 6:28 PM
One killed, 60 injured in Andhra police firing