Archive · 22 Aug 2025
FIR Filed Against MLA for Assaulting Forest Employee
A forest department employee was reportedly attacked.
The Deputy Chief Minister and the Chief Minister have responded to the incident.
The Deputy Chief Minister condemned the assault, and called for a full investigation.
The Chief Minister has ordered police to file a case against an MLA from his own party, who is accused of the assault.
The government wants to show it won't tolerate bad behavior from anyone, including politicians.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan condemned the attack on forest officials and called for a thorough investigation.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu ordered an FIR against TDP MLA Budda Rajasekhar Reddy.
The incident involved the alleged assault of a forest department employee by the MLA and another individual.
The attack occurred on August 19 at a check-post in Srisailam, Nandyal district.
The government emphasizes zero tolerance for indiscipline among public representatives.
- Who
- Forest department staff and MLA Budda Rajasekhar Reddy.
- What
- An assault on a forest department employee.
- When
- August 19.
- Where
- Srisailam, Nandyal district.
- Why
- Details are under investigation, but the incident resulted in charges of assault and threatening.
Government's Stance
Accused's Perspective
Accountability vs. Party Affiliation
Government's Stance
The government aims to ensure accountability and discipline among public representatives.
Accused's Perspective
The alleged offender is from the ruling party.
- Incident Type
- Assault on forest employee
- Location
- Srisailam, Nandyal district
- Date of Incident
- August 19
- Accused
- MLA Budda Rajasekhar Reddy and Ashok Routh
- Victim
- Karimulla, forest department driver
- Charges Filed
- Assault, causing hurt, wrongful confinement and criminal force
- Government Response
- FIR ordered, investigation underway
