Director General of Police Mr. Pervaram Ramulu said that Pakisthani outfit ISI has formed a new group called Muslim Defence Force after Godhra incident. He said that this force is responsible for attacking select personalities. Meanwhile, Hyderabad police have arrested some of those who were involved in murder of Pandayan.

Pradesh Congress Committee President Mr. M Satyanarayana Rao has called upon a meeting at Gandhi Bhawan to discuss about the success of CLP Leader Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy's visit to drought hit areas of the state. Members at the meet felt that Dr. YSR could not touch all areas and that this may discourage members in the region. To avoid this, PCC asked local members to rally in their areas and discuss about the problems in their region.

Vasavi Bank management has decided to expel 127 employees stating cutting operational costs as the reason. The employees said that the management has done this as a process of closing the bank.

Events and happenings on 19 April in History

19 April 2001
Highlights: Joint Action Committee members stages Dharna in all parts of the state

19 April 2002
Highlights: CM inaugurates Ideal Gateway to Chemical World workshop

19 April 2003
Highlights: ISI forms Muslim Defence Force

19 April 2004

19 April 2005
Highlights: Naxals trigger landmine blast in Khammam

19 April 2006
Highlights: Police identify 10 suspects in Sooredu murder case

19 April 2007
Highlights: State Congress calls for Telangana Bandh on April 21