Tension grips Krishna before Naidu's entry

Ahead of TDP president N Chandrbau Naidu’s entry into coastal Andhra region, there were clashes and high drama in Krishna district on Monday.

Congress workers trying to stall Babu’s padayatra for his stance on separate Telangana clashed with TDP workers who were making arrangements to welcome him at Keesara in Kanchikacherla mandal.

Workers of both the party had a heated discussion and in the charged up atmosphere DSP Chennaih was injured and mild tension prevailed at the spot.

Thousands of workers went to Garikapadu, where Chandrababu Naidu would enter the region and police made elaborate arrangements to maintain law and order situation.

Meanwhile, Vijayawada MP Lagadapati Rajagopal created commotion by marching into Anchumilli with his supporters and Congress MLA Jogi Ramesh was stopped by police at the Keesara toll-gate as he along with his followers was going to stall Chandrababu Naidu from entering Krishna district.

Police lathicharged the workers and dispelled them amidst mounting tension.

Rajgopal took refuge in Devineni Avinash’s residence at Anumanchi village. Avinash was later arrested by police. The prelude to Naidu’s entry into Krishna district had been filled with tension and drama.