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TDP leader killed in Kurnool, minister vows action
Telugu Desam Party leader Sheik Intiyaz Basha, 35, was murdered after an argument with friends in Kurnool town on Thursday night. Police say the altercation escalated and one person struck him on…
The Story in Brief
Telugu Desam Party leader Sheik Intiyaz Basha, 35, was murdered after an argument with friends in Kurnool town on Thursday night. Police say the altercation escalated and one person struck him on the head with a large stone, killing him instantly. The body has been sent for post-mortem at Government Medical College, Kurnool. A case has been registered and a police picket posted in Old Basthi as a precaution.
Minister for Industries T. G. Bharat Gupta condemned the killing on Friday and assured the family of party support. He said strict action will be taken against those responsible. The One-Town police are investigating.
The Indian Opinion
The murder of a local TDP leader is being framed as a random street fight, but Kurnool has a history of political violence. The minister’s promise of 'stringent action' is routine. The real test is whether the police file a chargesheet within 60 days and name any accused with political links. If the investigation goes silent after the post-mortem, voters will know this was treated as just another quarrel.
Source: thehindu.com
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