Absconding YSRCP MLA gets interim protection from arrest in AP

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted interim protection till June 6 from arrest to ‘absconding’ Macherla YSRCP MLA P Ramakrishna Reddy in a case relating to the smashing of an EVM, considering various reasons, including him being a candidate for the Assembly election.

On polling day — May 13



— Reddy, also the YSRCP candidate from Macherla Assembly seat, allegedly barged into polling station number 202 in the constituency and smashed an EVM.

This entire act was caught on a web camera installed by the Election Commission, leading to his identification with footage and documentary evidence.