Overview
- After a video of local leader Venu Gopal Reddy’s remarks seen as a dig at MLA N. Balakrishna spread online, alleged TDP cadres and Balakrishna fans stormed the YSRCP Hindupur office and vandalised property, including a bust of Y. S. Rajasekhar Reddy.
- YSRCP president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy condemned the incident on X, accusing TDP leaders and Balakrishna’s followers of a 'barbaric' attack and alleging police inaction, with no immediate response from the TDP reported.
- Police moved in reinforcements from nearby sub-divisions and said CCTV from the office and adjoining junctions will be examined as part of an inquiry.
- Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar cautioned both sides against provocative statements as a curfew-like atmosphere led nearby traders to shut their shops.
- YSRCP Hindupur in-charge T. N. Deepika Venu Reddy rushed to the office and led a protest to the Urban Police Station demanding criminal action, calling the incident a premeditated assault.