YSRCP MLA Tries To Commit Suicide

Rayadurgam MLA Kapu Ramachandra Reddy, on Tuesday, attempted to commit suicide by consuming pesticides, in front of a police station, in protest against the alleged high-handedness of the police officials in arresting YSRCP activists.

The MLA, along with his supporters, had first staged a dharna before the police station demanding immediate release of the YSRCP activists. However, when the police refused to accept his demand, he consumed pesticides in protest.

Ramachandra Reddy was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where his condition is said to be critical.

The doctors have reportedly advised the family to shift him to Bellary for better treatment. The incident triggered strong protests from the YSRCP activists who have also called for a Rayadurgam bandh on Wednesday. (INN)