Ranga Reddy: A murder attempt on senior Congress leader Ravinder Reddy created tension in Chilakamarri village of Farooqnagar mandal during Ashada Bonalu celebrations. The incident occurred when Dhyapa Shiva Krishna Reddy, also known as Koti, allegedly attacked Ravinder Reddy with a blade.
The attack resulted in a severe throat injury, and before locals could intervene, Ravinder Reddy collapsed due to heavy bleeding. Satyam Reddy, who tried to stop the assailant, also sustained minor injuries to his hand.
Ravinder Reddy was immediately shifted to Gayatri Private Hospital for emergency treatment and was later referred to Hyderabad for better medical care. Preliminary reports indicate the attack may have been triggered by past enmity. A police investigation is underway.