AMARAVATI — High political tension gripped Nandyal district on Monday after unidentified miscreants desecrated a statue of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy.
The incident took place at Thimmapuram village in Mahanandi mandal during the early hours, sparking immediate outrage among local political workers and residents.
Local leaders and supporters discovered the damaged statue in the morning and quickly gathered at the spot to stage an intense protest. The demonstrators blocked the main road, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for the vandalism.
Fearing a clash between rival political factions, senior police officials rushed to the village with additional forces to bring the situation under control.