Clash Over Land Acquisition Sparks Tension in Telangana Village

Sixteen individuals were arrested following a violent protest in Lagacharla village, Vikarabad district, against land acquisition for pharmaceutical companies. Several officials were injured, and investigations are ongoing. The Telangana government vowed a thorough probe into the orchestrated attack attributed to opposition parties.

Sixteen individuals were taken into custody following a violent outburst during a protest in Lagacharla village on Tuesday. The demonstration was against land acquisition for pharmaceutical companies, leading to injuries among high-ranking officials, including an Additional Collector.

The public hearing, organized by the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation, saw heightened tensions. A BRS youth wing leader is believed to have orchestrated the attack, sparking further investigations as authorities also temporarily suspended internet services in the area to maintain order.

Responding to the incident, Telangana Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu affirmed the state government's commitment to a thorough investigation. He accused opposition parties of inciting unrest and emphasized the government's intolerance for actions hindering development initiatives.

(With inputs from agencies.)