Rayalaseema turned into a battlefield – Attacks with petrol bombs during elections, – Voters ran away in fear – Police brought the situation under control – Polling in a tense atmosphere
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AP Beauro Report – Bharath (Dg) News
By- Raja Pentapati – Amaravati – NOV 5
Even as polling continues in Andhra Pradesh, several tense incidents took place in today’s ZPTC/MPTC polling. Voting, which began at 7 am, will continue till 5 pm.
The police heroically dealt with the incidents recorded today, with severe tensions prevailing in the state, mainly in Rayalaseema. Pulivendula (Kadapa/YSR district): A petrol bomb attack was reported near a polling booth in Erripalle. Chaos and clashes broke out there; police prevented some YSRCP workers from entering the booth.
In Tummalapalle, TDP and YSRCP supporters allegedly clashed with stones and soda bottles; Gurajala, Palnadu district: YSRCP workers clashed with police, alleging that their authorized polling agents were not allowed. In Ananthapuram, YSRCP workers reportedly destroyed a ballot box.
In Tirupati district, tension prevailed over allegations that YSRCP workers tried to enter a booth in Nallapureddypalle, Penagalur mandal, and a petrol bomb attack was carried out. In Kadapa district, police reportedly detained people from Tirupati, Proddatur and Jammalamadugu amid concerns that rioters were coming from outside.
Overall Situation
The situation is tense but most booths are functioning, especially in Rayalaseema, Palnadu and some parts of Kadapa where police have deployed additional forces.
Both the TDP and YSRCP have accused each other of obstructing their agents and voters, while the YSRCP says they have taken steps to enforce polling agent rules and prevent any disruptions.
. Swacha Andhra Pradesh
