The Telangana police detained former MLA Balka Suman on accusations related to an incident involving Labor Minister Vivek Venkatswamy’s convoy. Tension arose in Kythanpally municipality as Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) workers resisted Suman’s arrest by the police. A scuffle ensued, leading to Suman being taken to Srirampur Police Station.
A case was filed against Suman for allegedly misbehaving with the police and obstructing their duties, including his suspected involvement in stone pelting at the minister’s convoy. The situation unfolded amidst a fierce competition between the ruling Congress and BRS for key positions in Kythanpally municipality.
The election process faced disruptions for the second consecutive day due to escalating tensions. Suman’s supporters gathered at his residence to oppose his arrest, resulting in a confrontation with the police. BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao criticized the arrest and demanded Suman’s immediate release, condemning the police’s actions.
Rama Rao accused the government of unjustly targeting a Dalit leader like Suman without prior notice, labeling it as a cowardly move. He criticized the alleged interference by Minister Vivek in the election process and accused the police of favoring the ruling party. Rao called for a thorough investigation into election irregularities and urged action against law-violating police officers.
