Police in Rayachoti, Annamayya district, on Saturday thwarted a plot to assassinate State Transport and Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy. The conspiracy came to light at a hotel in the town.
Police immediately intervened and took an interstate gang of rowdies, who were in possession of deadly weapons, into custody. The incident drew attention in Rayachoti.
Authorities identified a hotel on Maddanapalle Road as the venue for the conspiracy. Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.
With the plot to assassinate Minister Ramprasad Reddy thwarted, police have heightened their vigilance. Further details regarding this incident are expected to be released soon.