Seven arrested over 'purification' near KCR's farmhouse
Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with a 'purification' ritual performed near the farmhouse of BRS president K. Chandrasekhar Rao. The incident, which involved sprinkling turmeric water, was reported by Congress workers who claimed the act was an insult to Dalits.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions and caste-related sensitivities in Telangana, leading to legal action under the SC/ST (POA) Amendment Act.
Seven persons were arrested in connection with an alleged purification held near Bharat Rashtra Samiithi (BRS) president K. Chandrasekhar Rao's farmhouse in Siddipet district of Telangana following a protest organised by Congress workers and Dalit activists.
Police in Siddipet district said on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) that a case under relevant sections of SCs/STs (POA) Amendment Act, BNS and others was registered over the purification carried out, on September 8, by sprinkling turmeric water at Varadarajapur near KCR's farmhouse at Erravelly in the district.
The case was booked at Markook Police Station following a complaint made by representatives of Congress SC wing — who alleged that the purification was an insult to Dalits.
After perusal of photos, videos and other available evidence, 15 people have been found to be involved and seven of them were arrested in Vijayawada in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh on September 14 (Monday), the police said.
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