Protests against the proposed Pharma City in Telangana have taken a violent turn, leading to the detention of 55 people in Vikarabad district. The situation escalated during a Gram Sabha meeting in Lagacherla village, where villagers allegedly attacked government officials, including District Collector Prateek Jain and Kodangal Area Development Authority Special Officer Venkat Reddy ¹. The clashes involved sticks and stones, resulting in serious injuries to Venkat Reddy and Deputy Superintendent of Police Srinivas.
In response to the unrest, the government suspended internet services in Dudyala, Kodangal, and Bomraspeta mandals. A heavy police deployment remains in Lagacherla, following the attack that sent shockwaves through Kodangal, a constituency represented by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy ¹. The police action involved around 300 personnel conducting door-to-door searches in the village.
[news_related_post]The proposed Pharma City has been a contentious issue, with locals opposing land acquisition for the project. The government’s move to establish the city aims to boost the pharmaceutical industry in Telangana, but it has been met with resistance from villagers who are concerned about losing their land and livelihoods ¹. The situation remains tense, with the detained individuals facing charges related to the violence.
