Tensions Flare in Telangana: Communal Disturbances Lead to Multiple Arrests

A communal disturbance in Kamareddy district of Telangana resulted in the injury of a police constable and saw twelve people arrested. The events unfolded after a confrontation over religious music at a mall in Banswada escalated. Police intervened with a lathi-charge to defuse tensions.

The Kamareddy Superintendent of Police, M Rajesh Chandra, confirmed that a swift investigation was underway and efforts to apprehend suspects were ongoing. The SP warned against attempts to incite further religious animosity and threatened action against those posting inflammatory content online.

Political leaders, including BJP's N Ramchander Rao and AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi, responded, highlighting issues of communal tensions and calling for robust investigations. Owaisi specifically raised concerns about targeting of minority-owned businesses during the altercation.