Hyderabad:National SC Reservation Parirakshana Samiti president Karne Srisailam was attacked while addressing a press conference at the Press Club in Hyderabad.
The incident took place on Tuesday.
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According to Panjagutta police, Srisailam was speaking on the irregularities going on in gurukuls and social welfare residential schools in Telangana when he was allegedly thrashed by one Alexander, a PhD student from Osmania University, and his associates.
Police said that Alexander and his associates alleged that they were attacked by Srisailam's followers.
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A case has been filed in the matter. The investigation is underway.