The local body election nomination process in Kurnool district has become a point of contention. Police carried out a lathi charge against YSRCP candidates who were preparing to file their nominations.
Across the state, alongside alleged intimidation by ruling party leaders, police are directly intervening in some areas. The conduct of the police in Kurnool district has recently drawn scrutiny.
Police targeted YSRCP MPTC and ZPTC candidates, acting unilaterally. They showed excessive zeal in their actions against the candidates.
The incident has caused considerable unrest locally. Many individuals are raising objections to the police's behavior.
