Controversy Erupts Over Arrest of Telangana MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy

Padi Kaushik Reddy, a BRS MLA in Telangana, was arrested by Warangal police over alleged extortion charges. Police claim he threatened a quarry owner for money. The BRS accuses the government of targeting Reddy for exposing corruption. BRS demands his immediate release.

In a dramatic turn of events, BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy was arrested by Warangal police in Telangana on allegations of extortion. The arrest occurred early Saturday at RGI airport.

Authorities claim Reddy coerced a quarry owner into giving him Rs 25 lakh and further demanded Rs 50 lakh. BRS Working President K T Rama Rao, however, alleges a political witch-hunt, accusing the state government of using false charges to silence Reddy's criticism of alleged corruption by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other Congress leaders.

Rao has called for Reddy's immediate and unconditional release, signaling what could be a growing political battle in the region.