AP: YSRCP worker dies, 4 others injured in fight over mushrooms in Srikakulam

One person died and four others were severely injured in a clash between two groups over the collection of mushrooms. The incident took place in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday.

Srikakulam:One person lost his life and four others were injured after a clash broke out between two groups over collecting mushrooms from the outskirts of the city on Tuesday, police said.

This incident took place in Kuntibadra village in Kotturu Mandal of Srikakulam district and the deceased has been identified as Jangam who was a worker of YSRCP.

Kotturu Sub Inspector V Ramakrishna said, "Jangam and Erraiah had some old disputes. They clashed over mushrooms. The argument grew bigger and both of them brought their supporters. Both groups clashed with sticks and spears. In this clash, Jangam lost his life and four other persons were injured".

Body of Jangam has been shifted to Palakonda area hospital. The injured were taken to Kotturu community hospital and Section 144 has been imposed in the area with police forces deployed here.

Ramakrishna has said that a case has been registered in this matter. A person named Raju has been identified as the one who stabbed Jangam.

Jangam is a worker of YSRCP, locals alleged that this was a clash between workers of YSRCP and TDP and the murderer belonged to the TDP. However, the police deny any such political connection in the case.

Meanwhile, YSRCP senior leader Vijayasai Reddy called on the DGP and appealed to consider the murder of YSRCP worker seriously, and take stern action against the culprits.

Further investigation is underway.

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