Former MLA Hafeez Khan attacked by alleged TDP activists during Kurnool campaign

Incident

Former Kurnool MLA M.A. Hafeez Khan was attacked by men claiming to be TDP activists while campaigning in the Vaddegiri area of the city’s 16th ward on Monday. YSR Congress Party leaders said the group shouted abuses, blocked the party’s rally and warned they would harm Khan and his supporters. Police arrived within minutes, pulled Khan out of the locality and ordered him to leave the spot. An infuriated Khan climbed back into his car and verbally challenged the alleged attackers, but officers persuaded him to depart without further violence. The police then escorted his vehicle away from the area. Later that evening Khan filed a formal complaint at the One Town police station, asking for action against those responsible. The incident sparked mild tension in Kurnool city for several hours, with on‑lookers reporting a temporary halt to campaign activities in the neighbourhood. The clash occurred around 8 pm IST, as reported in the update. The incident underscored lingering political tensions in Kurnool.

Context

Kurnool is a focal point in Andhra Pradesh’s local elections, where the YSRCP and the opposition TDP often clash over voter outreach. Such confrontations, though not common, raise security concerns and can affect the momentum of party campaigns ahead of polling day.