Police Place Harish Rao Under House Arrest Ahead of Parigi Visit
Restrictions Imposed on BRS Leaders
Police placed former minister Harish Rao under house arrest to prevent his visit to Parigi, where he was scheduled to meet farmers affected by the Industrial Park issue. The move came amid heightened tensions over the proposed interaction.
Security personnel were deployed in large numbers outside his residence, restricting his movement and preventing him from leaving for the planned visit.
Leaders Confined Across Districts
Along with Harish Rao, former minister Sabita Indra Reddy and several leaders from the undivided Rangareddy and Vikarabad districts were also placed under house arrest. The restrictions were imposed as part of preventive measures to avoid gatherings at the protest site.
Police action extended across multiple locations, with leaders confined to their residences to block any coordinated movement towards Parigi.
Arrest of Former MLA Reported
In a related development, Parigi former MLA, Mahesh Reddy, was arrested earlier. The arrest was part of the ongoing effort by authorities to control the situation and prevent escalation linked to the farmers’ issue.
The police maintained a strong presence in key areas, closely monitoring the movements of political leaders and supporters.
The restrictions are linked to protests by farmers who claim to be affected by the proposed Industrial Park. Political leaders from the BRS had planned visits to express support and assess the situation on the ground.
Authorities appear to have acted in advance to prevent large gatherings, citing the need to maintain order in the region.