YSRCP Alur MLA Virupakshi, son arrested following ‘attack’ on Dalit family
Tension prevailed at Sangala and Nemakallu villages of Chippagiri mandal following the clash and also at the Chippagiri police station with the YSRCP leaders staging a protest demanding the release of the arrested MLA
In the early hours of Sunday, B. Virupakshi, a legislator from Alur, along with his supporters, were arrested following an alleged attack on a Dalit family. The tension between the followers of the YSRCP and TDP activists escalated at Sangala and Nemakallu villages, leading to clashes and damage to vehicles. Virupakshi's brother sustained an injury during the altercation.
The police intervened, resulting in the arrest of Virupakshi, his son Chandrasekhar, and fourteen other YSRCP activists. TDP officials accused the YSRCP of instigating the violence and damaging their leader's vehicle. The YSRCP, in turn, condemned the midnight arrest of Virupakshi, alleging a misuse of police power. They claimed that Virupakshi sought protection after receiving a distress call from a TDP activist whose life, according to them, was in danger.
The police registered attempt-to-murder and Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe cases against the accused. YSRCP leaders also criticized the arrest process, stating that the police forcefully entered the MLA's residence at 3 a.m., seized CCTV equipment, and removed the MLA and his son without giving them time to change clothes.
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