GUNTUR: Tension gripped Macherla constituency on Saturday following the brutal murder of two TDP workers in what is suspected to be a politically motivated attack.
The victims, Venkateswarlu and Koteshwar Rao from Gundlapadu village in Veldurthi mandal, were killed in broad daylight near Bodilaveedu in Palnadu district.
According to police, the duo was riding a motorcycle when they were rammed by a Scorpio vehicle, reportedly driven by rivals. Both victims were affiliated with the TDP, and preliminary reports suggest the killers also belong to the same party, pointing to intra-party rivalry.
District SP Kanchi Srinivasa Rao, stated that there is no familial connection between the deceased and the family of former YSRCP leader Thota Chandrayya, who was similarly killed during the YSRCP regime.
However, the SP said investigators are looking into all possible motives behind the killings.
The murders have shocked the community and ignited fears of renewed political violence in the region.
TDP leaders filed a complaint with the police, demanding strict action against the perpetrators. They have also reported the details to the party high command.
With political tensions running high, police have intensified security measures in the constituency to prevent further unrest. CCTV footage from the area is being examined, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the attackers.
Police have registered a case and launched a thorough investigation, assuring that all necessary steps will be taken to prevent such incidents from recurring.