Pogula Laxmirajam (45), leader of the BRS party and husband to municipal councillor Pogula Umarani, met a tragic fate on Tuesday morning in Korutla town.
In an unfortunate incident, unidentified assailants attacked Laxmirajam while he was enjoying tea at a local stall near the old municipal office around 9:30 AM. Armed with knives, the attackers targeted him, inflicting severe injuries to his neck. Promptly, concerned bystanders rushed him to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention.
However, despite their efforts, his condition worsened, necessitating his transfer to a hospital in Karimnagar. Tragically, Laxmirajam succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the Karimnagar hospital.
The deceased Laxmirajam held the significant role of being the husband to the ninth ward councillor, Umarani.in the wake of this distressing event, law enforcement authorities initiated an investigation into the matter by formally filing a case.
The search for the assailants responsible for this brutal act is now underway.
