Current Date 06 May, 2024

Andhra Minister and MLA’s homes torched over renaming of Konaseema district

Arson broke out in Amalapuram town in Konaseema district of Andhra Pradesh and the homes of Andhra Minister P Viswarupu and YSRCP MLA P Satish were set on fire on Tuesday, May 24 by protesters opposing the proposed renaming of the newly-created Konaseema district to Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district. Dozens of people, including policemen, were injured as they had to resort to lathicharge to control the protests