Telangana BJP president and MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar was detained after midnight on Wednesday from his residence in Karimnagar ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state.
Reportedly, a team of police reached the MP’s residence in Karimnagar and took him into custody. This created a tense atmosphere as Bandi Sanjay’s supporters and party workers tried to stop the police.
Bandi Sanjay could be seen being dragged by policemen and later made to sit inside a police van.
Reportedly, he was taken to Bommala Ramaram police station in Nalgaunda district.
More details on the police action are awaited.
BJP State General Secretary Premender Reddy said, “BJP state president Bandi Sanjay was detained by police past midnight. He has been held from his residence in Karimnagar illegally.”
