Former MLA, MP taken into custody as YSRCP leaders clash with police in Uravakonda
Several YSRCP leaders, including the former MLA Visweswara Reddy, former MP Gorantla Madhav and others, were reportedly either taken into preventive custody or placed under house arrest during protests over alleged land encroachment by TDP leaders
Tensions erupted in Uravakonda on Monday as YSRCP leaders clashed with police, following a protest call by former MLA and party leader Y. Visweswara Reddy against alleged land encroachment by TDP leaders. Mr. Visweswara accused TDP members of seizing land belonging to a Kuruba Corporation Director's family member in Velpumadugu village.
Initially, the protest was planned for July 30 but was postponed to August 3 after police denied permission. When police again refused permission on Monday, Mr. Visweswara urged supporters to gather, leading to a large rally organized by party workers with YSRCP flags and anti-government slogans. As the rally progressed, police intercepted the leaders, leading to their arrest and transport to Guntakal DSP office.
Party members attempted to block the police and placed boulders to halt the procession. Police dispersed the activists and took Mr. Visweswara Reddy to the police station, causing brief unrest in Uravakonda. Party supporters blocked the Ballari-Anantapur national highway, demanding the release of their leaders.
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