In a dramatic development, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA from Huzurabad, Padi Kaushik Reddy, was arrested by Warangal Subedari police at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad. The arrest came in connection with an alleged incident involving threats made to a quarry owner, a case that has now grabbed significant public and political attention across Telangana. Following his detention, Kaushik Reddy was immediately taken to Warangal for further inquiry.
Sources say the arrest stems from a heated confrontation between the MLA and a quarry owner, during which Kaushik Reddy allegedly issued direct threats. The Warangal police have registered a case against him under newly framed BNS Sections 308(2), 308(4), and 352 — serious charges that involve attempted culpable homicide not amounting to murder and physical assault. The nature of these charges indicates that authorities are taking the allegations seriously, and the investigation may soon widen its scope if new evidence surfaces.
Meanwhile, in a related legal development, the Telangana High Court has ordered the police to return the mobile phone of the MLA, a device that was reportedly seized during the arrest. Legal experts view this as a significant ruling, especially if the device contains communication logs or data relevant to the case. While political observers are closely watching the ripple effects this incident might have on the BRS leadership, party insiders have so far remained tight-lipped. Further details are still awaited as the investigation continues.
