YSRCP’s Rajampet MP Midhun Reddy booked for Punganur violence

Tension prevailed in Punganur Saturday after the police booked cases against YSR Congress Party’s Rajampet Member of Parliament P.V. Midhun Reddy and others in connection with the clashes at the nomination centre on Friday.

The police deployed heavy forces in Punganur town to prevent any further untoward incidents.

The police sad that three cases were registered in connection with the disturbances reported during the filing of nominations for the local body elections. Officials were examining the CCTV footage and other visuals of the clashes.

The police said that 70 persons allegedly involved in the clashes were identified so far based on video evidence. Special teams were formed to trace and apprehend those involved in the clashes. “Patrolling has been intensified and the situation is under control,” the police added.