KCR’s opponent and Gajwel’s Prajakutami candidate Vanteru Prathap Reddy has attempted suicide on Monday. Accusing police of targeting him personally and troubling him, Vanteru has poured petrol on him and tried to attempt suicide. Tension prevailed as Vanteru Prathap Reddy’s followers have gathered in large numbers learning about the incident. Vanteru Going into details, police have raided the house of Vanteru Vijay Reddy, son of Vanteru Prathap Reddy, on Monday midnight.
Cops said that they acted on a tip off that the cash and liquor has been reserved at Vanteru Vijay Reddy’s Kompally house. Although the family members told cops that there are no such things at their house, police have went ahead and raided the entire house on midnight. However, police didn’t find any cash or liquor. Learning about this, Prathap Reddy has rushed to the house in midnight and alleged that police are torturing him. He said cops are troubling his campaign and diverting his attention.
Prathap Reddy and his aides have raised slogans against police officials. Prathap Reddy said that he is ready to claim his life if cops continue to “torture” him. Vanteru also alleged that Gajwel police and Election Officers have colluded.
Meanwhile, TRS party state secretary Srinivas Reddy had earlier complained to Election Commission that Vanteru had huge reserves of cash and liquor. Police said thay have acted as per the information they have received.