BRS Leader Balka Suman and 4 Others Sent to 14-Day Judicial Remand
18 Feb 2026 7:06 PM IST18 Feb 2026 7:06 PM IST
As Suman refused to cooperate, police officers forcibly lifted him and carried him into a waiting vehicle, shifting him to the Srirampur Police Station
Balka Suman (File photo)
Adilabad: Former MLA Balka Suman was arrested by Mancherial police on Wednesday in connection with the alleged attack on the convoy of labour and mines minister Gaddam Vivek during the Kyathanpalli municipality elections. He was remanded to 14 days’ judicial custody along with four others.
Police registered a case under Sections 189(3), 191(2), 191(3), 118(1), 324(5) and 223 read with 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
A large police force was deployed in Kyathanpalli as tensions prevailed when officers reached Balka Suman’s residence to execute the arrest. BRS supporters and cadre gathered at the location and attempted to prevent the police from taking him into custody. In connection with the incident, cases were registered against 26 BRS leaders and workers under multiple sections of the BNS. Police named Balka Suman, Mula Raji Reddy and Anil among the main accused.
Balka Suman alleged that minister Vivek was misusing his authority and targeting him as part of a political vendetta.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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