Political tensions flared in Karimnagar as BJP workers allegedly vandalised a BRS MLA's vehicle after controversial remarks against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, prompting police intervention.
Mild tension prevailed in Karimnagar city on Thursday after BJP workers allegedly damaged the vehicle of BRS MLA P Kaushik Reddy over his "inappropriate" remarks against Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar.
According to police, the BJP workers also damaged flower pots and smashed windows of the camp office of former minister and MLA Gangula Kamalakar, where Kaushik Reddy held a press conference.
The incident took place after Kaushik Reddy, legislator from the Huzurabad constituency, allegedly made inapprorpriate comments against the union minister.
Angered over the remarks, the BJP workers gathered at the camp office and damaged his vehicle.
A video showed BJP supporters attacking the vehicle. Police resorted to lathi charge to disperse them.
Police also prevented the BJP workers from entering the building where Kaushik Reddy was present.
Several BJP workers were picked up in connection with the incident, police said.
Police personnel were deployed at politically sensitive places, a senior police official told PTI, adding that the situation is now under control.
Bandi Sanjay Kumar, represents Karimnagar Lok Sabha constituency.