{"id":634,"date":"2025-08-01T03:06:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T03:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/01\/andhra-ministers-brother-slaps-cop-on-cam-after-being-denied-immediate-entry-to-temple-politics-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T03:06:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T03:06:49","slug":"andhra-ministers-brother-slaps-cop-on-cam-after-being-denied-immediate-entry-to-temple-politics-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/01\/andhra-ministers-brother-slaps-cop-on-cam-after-being-denied-immediate-entry-to-temple-politics-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Andhra Minister&#8217;s Brother Slaps Cop On Cam After Being Denied Immediate Entry To Temple | Politics News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9476939\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 01, 2025, 08:36 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9476939\" class=\"jsx-e71bd712c195739a jsx-32834016 asubttl-schema\">Andhra Pradesh Minister Janardhan Reddy&#8217;s brother allegedly slapped a constable on camera after being denied immediate entry to the temple.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-e71bd712c195739a jsx-32834016 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Andhra Pradesh Minister's brother slaps cop in temple (Photo: X\/ @YSRCParty)\" title=\"Andhra Pradesh Minister's brother slaps cop in temple (Photo: X\/ @YSRCParty)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-e71bd712c195739a jsx-32834016\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Andhra Pradesh Minister&#8217;s brother slaps cop in temple (Photo: X\/ @YSRCParty)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Madan Bhupal Reddy, brother of Andhra Pradesh Minister BC Janardhan Reddy, allegedly slapped a constable in public at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Kolimigundla, Kurnool district.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">The incident was caught on camera, drawing criticism from the Opposition \u2013 YSRCP, which accused the TDP leaders and their family members of displaying \u201carrogance&#8221;, alleging that the police force has been \u201creduced to a tool under political pressure&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">The assault incident took place on Wednesday during the temple\u2019s inauguration, where a large number of people were present.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">The TDP leader\u2019s brother allegedly demanded immediate entry into the temple and entered into a heated argument with Constable, identified as Jashwanth, who was on duty to manage the crowd.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">When the cop denied his request, Madan allegedly abused him verbally and attacked him physically, who was seen retaliating in the video.<\/p>\n<div class=\"twtiframe\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">In a shocking incident, the brother of TDP Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy slapped a police constable on duty, openly displaying the arrogance and lawlessness associated with TDP leaders and their families. The assault happened in public view, yet no immediate action was taken,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CqgMDVeAVk\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/CqgMDVeAVk<\/a>\u2014 YSR Congress Party (@YSRCParty) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YSRCParty\/status\/1950868775857017113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">July 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">The situation was brought under control after other police personnel intervened. The video of the incident went viral on social media, prompting the TDP minister to condemn the attack. He called for strict legal action against his brother.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">YSRCP shared the video on X and attacked the government, alleging the incident reflects the \u201cgrowing impunity enjoyed by those close to power&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">\u201cIn a shocking incident, the brother of TDP Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy slapped a police constable on duty, openly displaying the arrogance and lawlessness associated with TDP leaders and their families. The assault happened in public view, yet no immediate action was taken, exposing how the police force has been reduced to a tool under political pressure in the current coalition government,&#8221; YSRCP tweeted.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">\u201cThis shameful act reflects the growing impunity enjoyed by those close to power, where even law enforcement officers are not spared. The silence of the government on this incident raises serious concerns about rule of law in Andhra Pradesh,&#8221; the party added.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"authorimg\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ashesh-2024-11-fd1fa2ae07ac83fb805772b63969942e.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=0&amp;height=0\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/ashesh-mallick-28105.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Ashesh Mallick<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ashesh Mallick is a Sub-Editor with over three years of experience in news writing, video production. He primarily covers national news, politics and global affairs. 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