Attack on Suryapet MLA Jagadish Reddy; Former Minister Alleges Harassment by Hospital Staff

*Hyderabad, October 2024* — Former Minister and current Suryapet MLA Jagadish Reddy has alleged that he was harassed during a visit to a hospital in Somajiguda, Hyderabad. Reddy, who went to the hospital to visit journalist Praveen Chiluka, claimed that he and his follower were mistreated by the hospital staff, leading to a bitter experience.In a video statement, Jagadish Reddy detailed the incident, saying, “We were attacked. While speaking with Praveen at the hospital, one of my followers was taking a video. The hospital staff intervened, stopped him, and forcibly took my phone, causing us unnecessary trouble.” The MLA expressed outrage at the treatment, strongly condemning the behavior of the hospital personnel.Jagadish Reddy’s visit to journalist Praveen Chiluka was intended to provide support following an unspecified issue that brought the journalist to the hospital. However, the confrontation with hospital staff has raised questions, with Reddy demanding accountability for the way he and his team were handled.The MLA’s public condemnation of the hospital’s actions has brought the issue into the spotlight, with political leaders and supporters rallying behind him, calling for a thorough inquiry into the incident.The hospital has not yet issued a formal response to the allegations. It remains unclear what led to the altercation or why the staff felt the need to intervene in the video recording.