Minister accuses YSRCP of conspiracy in TDP leader’s murder in Kurnool
Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta has accused the YSRCP of orchestrating the murder of a TDP leader in Kurnool, citing political rivalry over river encroachments. He criticized the intelligence department for failing to prevent the crime.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the volatile nature of local political rivalries and concerns regarding law enforcement efficacy.
Industries and Commerce Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta has alleged that the murder of the TDP leader Imtiyaz Basha from Kurnool city was pre-planned. He also criticised the Intelligence department for its failure to prevent the murder.
Speaking to the media here on Monday, Mr. Bharath claimed that Imtiyaz was murdered for raising his voice against the encroachments on Handi river. “The murder was not committed as projected over a discussion regarding ₹5,000 or ₹10,000. There is a clear conspiracy and the conspirators lured one of our own party member (A4 in the case) to commit the offence,” Mr. Bharath alleged.
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