Police in Koppal have registered an FIR against 16 people, including MLC Hemalatha Nayak, in connection with alleged stone-pelting and vandalism at the district Congress office. The case relates to an incident that reportedly took place during a BJP protest.
According to the brief details available, the complaint accuses those named in the FIR of involvement in damage to the Congress office premises. The allegations include stone-pelting and vandalism, turning a political protest into a police matter.
The development has added a fresh layer of tension to local politics in Koppal, with the naming of a sitting MLC drawing particular attention. At this stage, the FIR marks the beginning of the formal investigation, and the allegations will be examined by police as part of the case.
The incident highlights how clashes around party activity can quickly escalate into law-and-order issues. Further details are expected to emerge as investigators review the circumstances of the protest and the alleged damage at the Congress office.
