Srikakulam Police have launched an investigation into an alleged land fraud case involving former Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker and senior YSRCP leader Thammineni Seetharam's family. The case pertains to the alleged use of forged documents, fake death certificates and fabricated legal heir records to claim ownership of a vacant land parcel. Police have named 13 individuals as accused, including members of Seetharam's family, and have arrested eight people in connection with the alleged conspiracy.

According to Srikakulam Superintendent of Police K.V. Maheswara Reddy, the case revolves around a 900-square-yard vacant land located within the Chapuram Gram Panchayat limits. Investigators allege that the accused created forged documents to falsely establish ownership over the property. These documents allegedly included a fake death certificate claiming that the original landowner had died, along with fabricated family and legal heir certificates to facilitate an illegal transfer of ownership.

Police further alleged that an unrelated individual was falsely projected as a family member of the original owner to complete the registration process. Following this, the property was reportedly registered in the name of Tammineni Venkata Sriramulu Chiranjeevi Nag, also known as Nani, who is the son of Thammineni Seetharam. Investigators said the inquiry is focused on determining the role played by each accused in the alleged conspiracy.

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The eight people arrested in the case have been identified as Adabala Rajani, Telugu Satish Kumar, Salipilli Lakshmana Rao, Mudadla Upendra Kumar, Jegurupati Upendra Rao, Mamidi Gopalakrishna, Sambhana Sambasiva Rao and Kuna Peddiraju. During the investigation, police also seized fake rubber stamps and mobile phones that were allegedly used in preparing forged documents and facilitating the fraudulent transactions.

Officials said preliminary findings indicate that witness signatures required for the property's registration may have been obtained from individuals with no legitimate connection to the landowners. Police are also examining the role of the concerned Sub-Registrar, who allegedly processed the registration based on the disputed documents. Authorities are investigating whether proper verification procedures were followed before the ownership transfer was approved.

Superintendent of Police Maheswara Reddy confirmed that investigators are probing the alleged involvement of Thammineni Seetharam, his wife Tammineni Vani and their son. He stated that appropriate legal action would be taken if evidence establishes their involvement in the alleged fraud. Police have also expressed suspicion that the accused may have been involved in similar land-related frauds elsewhere and have advised property owners, particularly those with vacant land, to remain vigilant against document forgery and fraudulent ownership claims.

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