Andhra Pradesh: Jagan Mohan Reddy's party member hacked to death in middle of road
Andhra Pradesh: In a shocking and spine chilling incident, a youth wing member of ex-Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress Party was brutally attacked in the middle of the road in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu on Wednesday.
The fatal incident unfolded at around 8:30 pm on Wednesday amidst moving traffic and was captured on camera. The victim, Sheikh Rasheed, was brutally attacked by Sheikh Jilani, who wielded a machete.
Eyewitnesses reported that Jilani severed both of Rasheed's hands before delivering a fatal blow to his neck.
As per the preliminary sources and as per the statement of district police chief Kanchi Srinivas Rao, the motive behind the murder was personal rivalry, dismissing any speculations of political motivations.
In response to the incident, stringent prohibitory orders have been enforced throughout Vinukonda town, where the attack took place. He assured that any attempts to incite unrest or disturb the peace will be met with severe consequences.
More details awaited.
- With inputs from agencies
