Dharnas, arrests and protests marked the BRS-called Karimnagar bandh against the alleged BJP attack on the MLA camp office. Police detained several BRS leaders, including MLA Gangula Kamalakar, while protesters burnt an effigy of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar
BRS has announced a Karimnagar bandh on Saturday protesting the attack on MLA Gangula Kamalakar’s camp office, allegedly carried out by BJP workers. Party leaders accused Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar of provoking the violence and demanded his resignation
The Karimnagar bandh for 42% BC reservations was largely peaceful, with strong public support. Sporadic incidents by CPI and CPM activists occurred, TGSRTC buses stayed off roads, and private operators hiked fares. Police maintained heavy security across the district
