Telangana Panchayat Polls Marred by Violence: Murder, Attacks Rock Villages

• Violent clashes, including a murder, are escalating during Telangana Panchayat elections, overshadowing development discussions.
• Antargam TTS Sarpanch Ravikumar and Ward Member Anil Reddy attacked with knives, sticks, and hammers in Peddapalli district.
• Incidents include a winning Sarpanch attacking a defeated candidate's family with a tractor and a knife attack attempt in Asifabad.
• BRS worker Uppula Mallayya was murdered in Suryapet district during a clash between Congress and BRS workers.
• Police deployed, security tightened, as public demands strict action to prevent further violence in upcoming phases.

Why It Matters: Telangana Panchayat elections witness widespread violence, including a murder, raising law and order concerns.