Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Congress Leader Allegedly Attacked with Petrol in Warangal
A man named Adup Mahesh, who used to be a leader in the Congress party, was badly hurt in an attack.
He says he was called to a quiet place near a temple and then someone poured petrol on him and set him on fire.
He managed to escape and is now in the hospital.
The police are looking into what happened.
The person who attacked him, Pathri Kumar, has been in trouble before for murder and is out on bail.
Adup Mahesh, a former Congress leader, was allegedly attacked with petrol and set on fire in Warangal.
Mahesh claims he was lured to an isolated area by Jannu Madhu and attacked by Pathri Kumar.
He sustained 50% burn injuries and is undergoing treatment at MGM Hospital.
Mahesh recorded a video appealing for police action and support for his family.
Pathri Kumar, the accused, has a prior conviction for murder and is currently out on bail.
- Who
- Adup Mahesh, former Congress leader
- What
- Alleged petrol attack and attempt to murder
- When
- Saturday night
- Where
- Enumamula, Warangal
- Why
- Dispute over comments made to local MLA
- Victim
- Adup Mahesh
- Location
- Enumamula, Warangal
- Accused
- Pathri Kumar
- Injuries
- 50% burn injuries
- Hospital
- MGM Hospital
- Police Action
- Case registered, investigation underway
