Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Harish Rao Placed Under House Arrest in Kokapet
Police placed former Telangana minister T Harish Rao under house arrest at his home in Kokapet.
This happened on Wednesday.
Police also took two other BRS leaders, Sabitha Indra Reddy and Talasani Srinivas Yadav, into preventive custody.
Many police officers were stationed outside Harish Rao's residence.
Harish Rao had called for a visit to Sanath Nagar TIMS Hospital.
Police stopped the leaders from going into the hospital.
They said the leaders were not allowed to enter.
The report does not explain why the leaders wanted to visit the hospital.
Former Telangana minister T Harish Rao was placed under house arrest in Kokapet on Wednesday.
Police deployed a large number of personnel outside Harish Rao's residence.
BRS leaders Sabitha Indra Reddy and Talasani Srinivas Yadav were also taken into preventive custody.
The police action followed Harish Rao's call to visit Sanath Nagar TIMS Hospital.
Police allegedly stopped the leaders from entering the hospital, saying they lacked permission.
- Who
- Former Telangana minister T Harish Rao, along with BRS leaders Sabitha Indra Reddy and Talasani Srinivas Yadav.
- What
- Harish Rao was placed under house arrest, while the other two leaders were taken into preventive custody.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Harish Rao's residence in Kokapet and Sanath Nagar TIMS Hospital.
- Why
- Police acted after Harish Rao called for a visit to the hospital and said the leaders were not permitted to enter.
BRS leaders' position
Police position
Hospital visit
BRS leaders' position
Harish Rao called for a visit to Sanath Nagar TIMS Hospital, and the BRS leaders attempted to go there.
Police position
Police stopped the leaders and stated that they were not permitted to enter the hospital.
Preventive action
BRS leaders' position
The leaders were prevented from visiting the hospital, with Harish Rao placed under house arrest and two others taken into custody.
Police position
Police used house arrest and preventive custody while restricting the planned hospital visit.
- Main action
- T Harish Rao was placed under house arrest.
- Location
- Kokapet, Hyderabad.
- Other leaders detained
- Sabitha Indra Reddy and Talasani Srinivas Yadav were taken into preventive custody.
- Police deployment
- A large number of police personnel were deployed outside Harish Rao's residence.
- Planned visit
- Harish Rao called for a visit to Sanath Nagar TIMS Hospital.
- Police explanation
- Police said the leaders were not permitted to enter the hospital.