Land Dispute Leads to Tension Near Secretariat

Tension prevailed near the State Secretariat on Wednesday after a couple from Siddipet district attempted self immolation over a land dispute. The couple, identified as Putta Krishnayya and his wife Sayamma from Kondapochampally village, alleged that their agricultural land issue was not resolved despite approaching officials multiple times.

In a protest, they poured petrol on themselves near the Secretariat. However, alert police personnel immediately intervened, seized the matchbox, and prevented the attempt. The couple was taken into custody and shifted to a police station for questioning. Police said they are verifying the details of the land dispute. The incident created brief tension in the area.