Former deputy CM’s car was attacked in Chittoor

A car belonging to former Deputy Chief Minister K. Narayan Swamy lies damaged on the road following the alleged attack on the Zilla Parishad office premises in Chittoor on Wednesday. | Photo credit: NARAYANA SWAMY

Tension reigned in Chittoor on Wednesday after former Deputy Chief Minister K. Narayana Swamy, a senior YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader, was allegedly assaulted near the Zilla Parishad office.

The former Deputy Chief Minister came to help candidates file their Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) nominations for Penumur mandal, which falls under Gangadhara Nellore Assembly constituency in Chittoor district. According to party officials, the delegation was allegedly ambushed by cadres of the rival Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which destroyed Mr. Narayanaswamy’s car and created a volatile situation.

Former Deputy Chief Minister K. Narayana Swamy was attacked by a group of people near the Zilla Parishad office in Chittoor on Wednesday. | Photo credit: ANI

The police service of the OU ZP went to the scene, which ensured the safety of the superior and quieted the crowds.

Unruly scenes were also witnessed during the filing of nominations at Sadum in Punganur Assembly constituency of Annamayya district. YSRCP cadres allegedly torched a car belonging to a local TDP leader. The police rushed to the scene to control the situation and deployed additional forces as a precaution.

Meanwhile, former minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy condemned the ruling exemption and accused the authorities of working hand in glove with the attackers.

Published – 21 Oct 2026 19:23 IST