Outrage Erupts After Brutal Attack on Disabled Protesters in Andhra Pradesh

A wave of shock and condemnation has swept across Andhra Pradesh following a truly appalling incident on September 22, 2026. Imagine, a group of individuals, many with disabilities, gathered peacefully near the SAAP (Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh) office in Tadepalli, their only 'crime' being a plea for justice regarding alleged job irregularities. What transpired next was an indiscriminate and utterly shameful attack, raising serious questions about safety and democratic rights in the state.

These weren't just random people; they were dedicated members of the YSRCP Persons with Disabilities Wing, joined by other YSRCP leaders and cadre, all united in their cause. Their purpose was crystal clear: to submit a formal representation to the SAAP Managing Director, highlighting serious concerns about the DSC 2025 recruitment process and the sports quota. They felt, quite rightly, that legally mandated posts and crucial reservations for disabled persons were being unfairly denied, leaving many unemployed youth and job aspirants in despair.

But before their voices could truly be heard, tragedy struck. As they attempted to hand over their memorandum, a mob of 10 to 15 unidentified individuals, reportedly armed with sticks, descended upon them. This wasn't a minor scuffle; it was a brutal assault, described by YSRCP leaders as an act of pure barbarism. Pulipati Durga Reddy, the YSRCP Persons with Disabilities Wing State President, spoke of an attack 'lacking basic humanity,' expressing profound distress over the targeted violence against such vulnerable individuals. One particularly harrowing account came from Challa Ramaiah, the Bapatla district wing President, who vividly recounted being attacked with sticks, his own walking stick cruelly snatched and then used against him, leaving him with a leg injury. It's truly heartbreaking to think that students present had to shield him from further harm during the onslaught.

Naturally, this unconscionable act drew swift and fierce condemnation from across the political spectrum, particularly from YSRCP leaders. They wasted no time in pointing fingers, alleging the attackers were either 'TDP goons' or groups masquerading as sports-quota candidates. The party is now demanding robust and immediate action. Yanamala Nagarjuna Yadav, a prominent YSRCP spokesperson, didn't mince words, calling for Education Minister Nara Lokesh's immediate resignation and a full-blown CBI investigation into both the violence and the alleged DSC irregularities. He even went a step further, alleging that police, present at the scene, seemed to side with the ruling party – a truly troubling accusation that demands answers. Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, the YSRCP State Coordinator, echoed these sentiments, pushing hard for a CBI probe into both the shocking violence and the suspected DSC 2025 scam.

The message from the YSRCP is crystal clear: identify these attackers using the circulating video footage, prosecute them vigorously under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act and other relevant laws, and unequivocally protect the fundamental democratic right of peaceful protest. Above all, they seek justice for the scores of unemployed youth and job aspirants who feel betrayed by alleged irregularities in the DSC 2025 process, from question paper leaks to issues with merit lists, call letters, and final appointments. This incident isn't just an attack on protesters; it's an attack on the very principles of fairness, decency, and the rights of the most vulnerable in our society, demanding a thorough, impartial investigation to ensure such a reprehensible act never happens again.