Kamareddy Tension Escalates With Raja Singh Arrest and Police Curbs
Kamareddy remained tense as police imposed restrictions arrested BJP leaders and blocked routes following political confrontation over college land allegations and planned public debates by rival parties.
- Kamareddy tension leads to police restrictions.
- Raja Singh arrest heightens political unrest.
- College land dispute triggers party clashes.
Tension continued to grip Kamareddy as police stepped up security following escalating political confrontations. With BJP leaders announcing plans to visit the town, authorities set up check posts on all major routes and enforced preventive measures to maintain law and order.
As part of the restrictions, Raja Singh was arrested by police while travelling towards Banswada. He was taken into custody by Medak district police near Pedda Shankarampet, citing concerns over potential unrest.
Meanwhile, Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao was also detained while leaving Hyderabad for Kamareddy. He was shifted to Bollaram police station, triggering protests by BJP workers at his residence in Tarnaka, where slogans were raised against the government.
Police intensified deployment across sensitive locations in and around Kamareddy following developments that began on Saturday. Several BJP leaders and activists were placed under house arrest, while others were detained at different points to prevent gatherings. Heavy police presence was seen near the camp office of MLA Venkata Ramana Reddy and at the residence of Congress leader Shabbir Ali.
The unrest stems from allegations of encroachment on government degree college land and properties linked to educational institutions. BJP and Congress leaders traded public challenges, demanding open debates and proof regarding the land ownership claims. Both sides expressed readiness for discussion at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, but police denied permission for any public debate citing security risks.
With leaders from both parties planning to arrive and tensions running high after municipal election results, authorities moved swiftly to prevent confrontation. Police made it clear that maintaining peace remains the top priority as the situation continues to be closely monitored.
