Communal Tensions Erupt in V Kota, Chittoor District Following Cricket Dispute

Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh: A minor incident involving a game of cricket has escalated into a serious communal dispute in V Kota, Chittoor district, leading to clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities. The situation has left several people injured, including a former BJP district president.

The incident began when a group of young men were playing cricket on a street in V Kota. During the game, a cricket ball accidentally entered a nearby house, resulting in a woman being injured. The injured woman promptly lodged a complaint with the police.

Tensions rose further when some Muslim women from the family accused in the incident allegedly threatened the victim’s family with false legal cases. What started as a minor altercation quickly spiraled into a full-blown clash between the two communities.

The situation deteriorated as both groups resorted to violence, attacking each other with knives. Several individuals from both communities sustained serious injuries in the ensuing violence. Among the injured was Ramachandra Rao, the former BJP district president of Chittoor, who was severely wounded in the clash.

Local authorities have stepped in to control the situation and prevent further violence. Police forces have been deployed to the area to maintain order, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the escalation and hold those responsible accountable.

The incident has raised concerns about communal harmony in the region, with leaders from both communities urging calm and cooperation to restore peace in V Kota. The local administration is closely monitoring the situation to prevent any further outbreaks of violence.