Former Gannavaram MLA Vallabhaneni Vamsi Arrested in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh police have arrested YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and former MLA of Gannavaram, Vallabhaneni Vamsi, in connection with an attack on the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) office in Gannavaram. He was taken into custody from ‘My Home Bhuja’ in Raidurg, Hyderabad. Authorities are reportedly transporting him to Vijayawada via the Outer Ring Road.

However, it remains unclear whether his arrest is solely related to the TDP office attack case or if there are additional charges against him.

The attack on the Gannavaram TDP office took place on February 20, 2023. In this case, Vamsi and 88 others were named as accused. Vamsi had previously filed a petition in court seeking protection from arrest, and the hearing for this petition is scheduled for February 20. His arrest just days before the court proceedings is seen as a significant development.