Tense Standoff: BRS Leaders Put Under House Arrest Amid Political Clash

BRS leaders and activists in Serilingampally were placed under house arrest amid plans for a political meeting at defector MLA Arekapudi Gandhi's residence. Tight security was enforced to prevent law and order disturbances. Tension rose after a conflict between BRS and Congress supporters, resulting in preventive custody for several leaders.

Amid plans for a BRS party meeting in Serilingampally, leaders and activists were placed under house arrest, drawing sharp political reactions.

Tight security measures were enacted at the residence of BRS Medchal district president Sambhipur Raju to prevent any law and order issues. Friday's meeting followed a conflict between BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy's supporters and defector MLA Arekapudi Gandhi.

A police official confirmed that Raju and Kaushik Reddy were detained to maintain public order, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. BRS Working President K T Rama Rao criticized the detentions, calling them illegal and comparing the Congress government's actions to an emergency. Telangana DGP Jitender asserted that any attempts to disturb the peace would be met with strict actions.

(With inputs from agencies.)