BRS leader found dead under suspicious circumstances

A leader of Telangana's ruling party BRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi), was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the Siddipet district.

Mallesham, a member of ZPTC (Zilla Parishad Territorial Committee) from Cheriyal, had gone for a morning walk. Later, he was found injured near Gurijakunta village. Villagers rushed him to a nearby hospital, and he was later shifted to Hyderabad, but he died there.

According to Mallesham's family members, he had left the house in the morning for a walk. They received information a few hours later that he had been found lying injured on Cherial Road. He had severe head injuries and was in an unconscious state. He succumbed on the way to Hyderabad despite the efforts of the locals to save him.

An investigation was launched by the police on the spot. A police officer said they were investigating if Mallesham sustained injuries after accidentally falling down or if somebody murdered him.

The region had recently witnessed some land disputes among local leaders, and the police were trying to ascertain if the BRS leader was killed over a dispute. A person is reported to have surrendered to the police.

Jangaon MLA Mutthireddy Yadagiri Reddy visited the police station and spoke to officials about the incident.

Meanwhile, minister for finance and health T. Harish Rao has condoled the death of Mallesham. He spoke to the Siddiper police commissioner and requested him to take action in the case.