Hyderabad: A local leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) allegedly attempted suicide by consuming pesticide in Peddapalli district, claiming harassment by a sub-inspector, according to family members.
The individual was identified as Kallepu Sampath Rao, a resident of Nitturu village in Peddapalli mandal.
According to the allegations, Sampath Rao consumed pesticide, claiming that he had been subjected to harassment by a sub-inspector attached to the Peddapalli Town Police Station.
He was shifted to Sunrise Hospital in Karimnagar, where he is currently undergoing treatment.
More details awaited.
