Police Fire Six Rounds in Air to Defuse Tension in Pulivendula

Police fire six rounds in air to defuse tension in Pulivendula

Trouble breaks out as YSRCP activists attempt to barge into the nomination filing centre in large numbers; police resort to mild lathi-charge to chase away trouble-mongers; Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy accuses Chief Minister and HRD Minister of ‘instigating attacks’

YSRCP MP Avinash Reddy Slams Police Action in Pulivendula, Seeks State Election Commission Intervention

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) MP YS  Avinash Reddy condemned the police lathi-charge, tear gas and firing in the air against YSRCP candidates and supporters who went to file nominations in Pulivendula on Saturday. India News | YSRCP MP Avinash Reddy Slams Police Action in Pulivendula, Seeks State Election Commission Intervention.

TDP, YSRCP clash during poll nominations in Andhra's Kadapa; police fire 6 rounds in ex-CM Jagan Mohan Reddy’s home turf

Violent confrontations broke out between TDP and YSRCP activists in Kadapa during the nominations filing phase. Police had to intervene in Pulivendula when YSRCP supporters tried to rush the nominations centre. Clashes also occurred in places like Mydukur and Rayachoti, resulting in injuries among party workers. Several YSRCP leaders were placed under house arrest due to these escalating tensions.

YSRCP alleges attacks and detentions disrupt Andhra Pradesh polls

YSRCP alleges attacks, detentions and obstruction during Andhra Pradesh municipal nominations on October 17, citing violence and intimidation.

Police Resort to Tear Gas, Aerial Firing at YSRCP Workers in Pulivendula

Tension reportedly prevailed in Pulivendula as police resorted to tear gas, aerial firing and a lathi charge on YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) workers during the nomination process for local body elections.