Elderly Andhra couple protesting land takeover lifted using excavator

An elderly couple in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district was forcibly lifted by an excavator while protesting against the alleged forcible takeover of their land for the Bhogapuram international airport's approach road. The incident occurred in Baireddypalem village, where farmers were protesting against the land takeover without payment of compensation. The couple was lifted in the excavator bucket and moved aside, sparking outrage among locals who accused authorities and contractors of using intimidation tactics.