Asifabad MLA Kova Laxmi booked for attacking convoy of minister G Vivek

Asifabad MLA Kova Laxmi and a BRS leader were booked for attacking the convoy of labour minister Dr G Vivek and MP Vamshikrishna in Kyathanpalli. Police said the incident injured a constable and obstructed a SI’s duties

Mancherial: Asifabad MLA Kova Laxmi and another BRS leader were on Monday booked for their alleged role in the attack on the convoy of labour minister Dr G Vivek and MP Vamshikrishna, which led to injuries to a constable and obstructed the duties of a SI in Kyathanpalli recently.

Police said a case was registered against Laxmi and Mahender for pushing policemen on duty and damaging the minister’s vehicle when they were on their way to attend a special meeting meant for electing members of the Kyathanpalli municipality on February 16. Suman and eight others were already booked for the same offence.

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Meanwhile, Ramidi Kumar and Dinesh, who were absconding, were taken into custody in the same case.