Telangana

BRS leader attempts suicide, alleges harassment by SI

The Nitturu village resident is undergoing treatment in Karimnagar after allegedly consuming pesticide and accusing a Peddapalli Town SI of harassment.

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.

This post was last modified on June 26, 2026 2:51 pm

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