Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Kidnapping of YSRCP Activists Triggers Tension in Banaganapalle
In a town called Banaganapalle, two people from a political group were reportedly kidnapped.
This made other members of their party very upset, and they protested.
A former leader from their party said that people who support a local minister were responsible.
One of the kidnapped people was hurt.
The former leader is worried because the town has a history of violence, and he thinks the police aren't doing enough to stop it.
He is concerned things will get worse if the police don't act.
Two YSRCP activists were allegedly kidnapped in Banaganapalle, sparking protests.
Former MLA Katasani Ramireddy alleged the kidnappings were carried out by followers of Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy.
Vadde Subbarayudu was reportedly kidnapped around 7 a.m. while traveling in his vehicle.
YSRCP social media convener Chandramouli was abducted, assaulted, and injured.
The former MLA criticized police for negligence, fearing a return to faction violence.
- Who
- Two YSRCP activists, allegedly kidnapped by followers of Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy.
- What
- Alleged kidnapping of two YSRCP activists.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- Banaganapalle, Nandyal district.
- Why
- Unknown.
YSRCP
Unknown
Motive
YSRCP
Kidnapping is politically motivated
Unknown
N/A
Police response
YSRCP
Police are negligent and failing to curb the violence
Unknown
N/A
- Location
- Banaganapalle, Nandyal district
- Victims
- Two YSRCP activists
- Alleged Perpetrators
- Followers of Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy
- Reported Injuries
- YSRCP social media convener Chandramouli sustained bleeding injuries
- Involved Parties
- YSRCP, Local Police, Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy