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TDP Minister’s Brother Arrested After Slapping On-Duty Constable at Temple

An FIR under IPC assault charges was registered after his arrest yesterday, highlighting disputes over police autonomy from political pressure.

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Andhra minister BC Janardhan Reddy’s cousin arrested for slapping constable during temple inauguration in Nandyal.
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Overview

  • On August 1, Kolimigundla police arrested Madana Bhupal Reddy under IPC Sections 132, 121(1), 126(2) and 351(2) following his alleged slap of AR Constable Jaswanth at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple.
  • The FIR accuses him of obstructing the duties of a public servant and assaulting a government official after a viral video circulated widely online.
  • Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy condemned his brother’s conduct and directed senior officials to handle the case impartially, regardless of political connections.
  • YSR Congress Party leaders have criticized the timing of law enforcement’s response and raised concerns about the Andhra Pradesh Police’s freedom from political interference.
  • The episode has intensified scrutiny of political accountability and the rule of law amid ongoing tensions between the Telugu Desam Party and YSR Congress Party.