Eight people, including ex-Home Minister’s son, held after apartment clashes in Rajamahendravaram
Eight persons — among them Ch. Venkata Rama Dasu, son of former Home Minister Chegondi Harirama Jogaiah, and V. Bobby, son of former Rajamahendravaram Deputy Mayor Vasireddi Rambabu — were arrested on Saturday night in connection with clashes between two groups at an apartment in Rajamahendravaram city.
Dispute Stemmed from Parking and Repair Works
According to information available with the city police, the altercations were triggered by a dispute between Mr. Venkata Rama Dasu and the apartment watchman over car parking and ongoing repair works on October 1. The disagreement escalated, leading to two separate confrontations between two groups at the apartment complex the same day.
Police Action Following Cross-Complaints
Rajamahendravaram city police said they moved swiftly after members of both groups filed separate complaints at two police stations, each side accusing the other. No injuries were reported in either of the two clashes on October 1, police said.
Arrests and Bail
The office of East Godavari Superintendent of Police D. Narasimha Kishore confirmed that eight individuals were taken into custody in connection with the two complaints. All eight were produced before a local court, which granted them bail on Saturday.
What We Know So Far
– The clashes occurred twice on October 1 inside an apartment complex in Rajamahendravaram.
– The incidents were reportedly sparked by a disagreement over vehicle parking and repair work with the apartment’s watchman.
– Police registered cross-complaints from both sides at two different police stations.
– Eight people were arrested on Saturday night; all were later granted bail the same day by a local court.
– No injuries were reported in either incident.
Next Steps
Further details regarding the complaints and subsequent proceedings were not immediately disclosed. Police confirmed the arrests and bail but did not report any injuries arising from the clashes.
The arrests and subsequent bail orders follow a pair of confrontations tied to a residential dispute, with authorities confirming action based on cross-complaints from both groups involved.
