Cow Protector Shot in Telangana - Political Tensions Rise

A 'gau rakshak' named Sonu Singh, also known as Prashant, was shot near Ghatkesar, Telangana. Political figures, including BJP ministers, visited him in the hospital. The incident has sparked political tensions, with BJP blaming the Congress government. Police investigations are ongoing as accused individuals are in custody.

In Telangana, a 'gau rakshak' named Sonu Singh, also known as Prashant, was injured after being shot near Ghatkesar, police reported on Wednesday evening.

The incident reportedly occurred between 5:30 PM and 6 PM as the victim was investigating alleged cow transportation. Political figures, including Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, BJP MP Etala Rajender, and Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao, have since visited Singh in the hospital.

BJP leaders condemned the incident, attributing it to the state's Congress government, and demanded stern action against the accused. The police have identified and taken the accused into custody as further investigations continue.