Sand mafia, attack on senior journalist

The scuffle over the sand mafia has left senior journalist Nagarjuna Reddy in critical condition after an inhuman attack allegedly made by the followers of YCP Chirala defeated MLA candidate Amanchi Krishna Mohan. Nagarjuna Reddy who is working for a noted Telugu daily has been fighting against the sand mafia and other unlawful activities of Krishna Mohan. His brother and rowdy sheeter Swamulu have reportedly attacked Nagarjuna on the way back from the SP office this morning. Nagarjuna was rushed to the nearby hospital who is now fighting for his life. Sources say that Krishna Mohan and his allies have targeted Nagarjuna who is relentlessly fighting for justice. The attack came a day after he made a representation in the Spandana program at the district Collectorate.