Archive · 2 Aug 2026
YSRC MLA Remanded After Alleged Attack on TD Activist
A politician from the YSRC party, B. Virupakshi, was taken to jail for 14 days after a fight in two villages.
He and 16 other people were accused of hitting a TD activist named Shekhar and breaking his car.
The fight happened on August 1, 2024, when supporters of both parties got into a quarrel.
Police arrested everyone involved and put them in custody.
After the arrest, many YSRC supporters gathered outside the police station, so the police had to add more officers to keep the area safe.
YSRC MLA B. Virupakshi remanded to 14 days judicial custody.
Alleged attack on TD activist Shekhar and damage to his vehicle.
Incident occurred on August 1, 2024, in Sangala and Nemakal villages.
16 other individuals arrested along with the MLA.
Police added extra forces after supporters gathered outside the station.
- Who
- YSRC MLA B. Virupakshi, TD activist Shekhar, and 16 other accused
- What
- Alleged attack on Shekhar and vandalism of his vehicle
- When
- August 1, 2024
- Where
- Sangala and Nemakal villages, Chippagiri police station, Kurnool district
- Why
- Clash between supporters of YSRC and TD parties
- Accused
- B. Virupakshi and 16 others
- Remand period
- 14 days
- Incident date
- August 1, 2024
- Location
- Sangala and Nemakal villages, Kurnool district
- Police action
- Arrest and judicial custody