Kurnool: Rivals killed a Telugu Desam supporter in Bommireddypalle village of Veldurthi mandal in Kurnool district on Sunday.
The deceased has been identified as Gowrinath Chowdary.
Bommireddypalle is a faction-hit village. Pamaiah and Ramakrishna belong to YSR Congress. They attacked Chowdary in the evening hours with sickles and other lethal weapons. The TD leader died on the spot.
It is said tension had started in the village on June 4, the day of polling. It peaked within a week, leading to the killing of Chowdary.
Area’s Telugu Desam activists staged a protest in the village demanding action against those responsible. They contend that police personnel are still supporting the YSR Congress. Hence, they are attacking TD activists and leaders.
District SP G. Krishnakanth rushed to the spot. Veldurthi circle inspector said they are collecting details and will take stern action against those responsible.
