Hans News Service Kothur

Tensionprevailed at Kothur police station in Rangareddy district on Thursday as relatives of Boggula Sai Goud, who died while undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in a road accident, staged a protest demanding justice.

The accident took place at Thimmapur on the Chegur Road last Saturday night. Following Sai Goud’s death, his family alleged that the details of the person responsible for the accident were not properly reflected in the FIR. They attempted to bring the deceased’s body to the police station and seek justice, resulting in a tense situation.

The family members claimed that police personnel stopped them near Peddamma Thanda Road, leading to a heated exchange. Additional police personnel were deployed to prevent the situation from escalating.

The family further alleged that the vehicle involved in the accident was being driven by a minor, whom they claimed was the son of a former MPP from Balanagar mandal. They questioned why the minor’s details were allegedly not included in the FIR and suspected political influence behind the handling of the case. Police have not officially responded to the allegations.

The family demanded a detailed probe into the accident, proper registration of the case and strict action against those responsible. They said they would continue their protest until justice was ensured.

The situation reportedly became tense outside the Kothur police station when an argument between protesters and police escalated. Some individuals allegedly resorted to stone-pelting targeting the police personnel.

Two local reporters sustained injuries in the incident, according to reports. Police reportedly took steps to disperse the protesters and bring the situation under control. Officials are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident, with further details awaited.