Hyderabad: In a shocking turn of events, followers of MP Avinash Reddy launched a violent attack on media channels and reporters while covering the developments surrounding his absence from the CBI inquiry. The incident unfolded as Avinash was scheduled to appear today for questioning in the high-profile murder case of former minister YS Vivekananda Reddy. Claiming his mother's deteriorating health as the reason, Avinash left for Pulivendu. The followers vandalized the media vehicles, cameras and reporters while following his convoy to cover the news. Disturbing videos capturing the attack have rapidly spread across social media platforms, drawing condemnation from journalist unions and Press Academy Chairman Allam Narayana, who demanded a public apology from MP Avinash Reddy for the alarming incident.