TD worker murdered in Tadipatri sparks fears of renewed violence
Deccan ChronicleANANTAPUR: Escalating tensions in Tadipatri erupted in violence late Monday night, with a 23-year-old TD worker, Lulu Bhasha, brutally murdered at his residence in Nandalapadu village. Bhasha, known for his active participation in TD politics, reportedly had prior run-ins with rivals in the village and faced accusations in several cases. Responding swiftly, Tadipatri DSP Janardhan Naidu and CI Nagendraprasad reached the scene and initiated a case based on a complaint filed by the victim's father, Mahaboob Bhasha. Tadipatri has witnessed simmering tensions since election day, with several prominent leaders from both YSRC and TD parties barred from entering the town by court order.YSRC leader and former MLA K. Pedda Reddy, along with TD leader and municipal chairman J.C. Prabhakar Reddy, are among those currently staying away from Tadipatri due to these restrictions.