Overview
- Police detained Goud at his residence in the early hours of Saturday and took him to the Medak station as BRS supporters gathered in protest.
- He is accused of attempted murder of the Medak Congress MLA, and police also filed an SC/ST atrocity case alleging misconduct toward a woman party worker from an SC community.
- Police said 13 BRS workers had already been arrested in connection with the incident, which BRS leaders described as false cases.
- BRS leaders claim they tried to stop alleged cash and liquor distribution to voters and allege the MLA’s vehicle struck their workers, causing injuries.
- Former minister Harish Rao condemned the arrest as politically motivated, noting earlier cases against Goud that drew a High Court stay and demanding his release.