A disturbing incident involving political kinship and law enforcement has triggered public outrage in Andhra Pradesh after a video surfaced online showing BC Madan Bhupal Reddy, the brother of state Roads and Buildings Minister BC Janardhan Reddy, slapping a police constable during a temple ceremony in Kolimigundla mandal.

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కొలిమిగుండ్ల లక్ష్మీనరసింహ స్వామి వారి ఆలయం ప్రారంభోత్సవంలో మంత్రి అనుచరులతో కలిసి మదన్ భూపాల్ అతి

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The incident occurred during the inauguration of the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, where large crowds had gathered. According to reports, armed reserve constable Jaswanth Kumar stopped Madan Bhupal Reddy from accessing a restricted section within the temple premises. The confrontation escalated, and Reddy was seen in a viral video assaulting the constable in full public view.

Senior police officers on duty intervened and managed to de-escalate the situation swiftly. Following the altercation, law enforcement registered a case under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code — including those pertaining to assaulting and obstructing a public servant. Reddy was taken into custody the following morning.

Minister Condemns Brother’s Assault on Constable

In response to the public backlash, Minister BC Janardhan Reddy condemned the assault, stating, “I strongly condemn the assault on the AR constable. As soon as I came to know about the incident, I issued instructions to senior police officials to register an FIR and take legal action against whoever was involved. There is no place for such behaviour in public life. Those in public life should act responsibly.”

He also reiterated the government’s position in a social media post, “The incident of the attack on the AR constable in Kolimigundla is unfortunate.. The police have already registered an FIR against the person who carried out the attack.. Whoever the attacker may be, we will take strict action.. Such attacks will not be tolerated in a people’s government.”

The incident took place while Minister Janardhan Reddy and Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy were attending the temple inauguration. During their visit, the general public had been temporarily restricted from entering the temple complex, which reportedly led to tension outside the venue. Madan Bhupal Reddy, among the crowd, is said to have reacted aggressively after being denied entry.

YSRCP Slams TDP Over Assault, Cites ‘Growing Impunity’

The opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) reacted sharply, accusing the ruling TDP-led coalition of fostering a culture of lawlessness and impunity. The party wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “This shameful act reflects the growing impunity enjoyed by those close to power, where even law enforcement officers are not spared. The silence of the government on this incident raises serious concerns about rule of law in Andhra Pradesh.”

In another statement, the YSRCP alleged that the police force is being compromised under political pressure, “The assault happened in public view, yet no immediate action was taken, exposing how the police force has been reduced to a tool under political pressure in the current coalition government.”

Despite the arrest and condemnation from within the government itself, the incident continues to generate heated discussions online. The video has been widely shared, with many questioning whether the rule of law applies equally to those in positions of influence.