Nizamabad: In a shocking incident, ruling TRS Mandal Praja Parishad president Imma-di Gopi kicked a woman during an argument over a land dispute at Indalwai village in Nizamabad district on Sunday.
The video clip of the incident went viral on social media. The woman was immediately shifted to a hospital and police have taken Immadi Gopi into custody.
According to sources, Gopi had been a Maoist commander, but after he surrendered to the police, he contested the elections and was elected president of Dharpally mandal.
The Telangana state government allotted 1,125 yard plot to him at Indalwai as part of the rehabilitation for surrendered Naxalites.
Gopi reportedly sold the land along with the house to Vodde Rajavva of Gouraram village last year for Rs 33 lakh.
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TRS Mandal Praja Parishad president Immadi Gopi kicked a woman during an argument over a land dispute at Indalwai village in Nizamabad district on Sunday.
Though the property was registered in the name of Raja-vvas, Mr Gopi did not vacate the house, and allegedly dema-nded '90 lakh for the property.
The Rajavvas and their relatives came to Indalwai on Sunday and tried to possess their property. A heated argument took place, and the victim slapped Mr Gopi with a chappal.
An enraged Gopi kicked the woman in the chest and she fell to the ground. The Indalwai police have registered a case and are investigating.
