KT Rama Rao's aides questioned at Saifabad Police Station in Sep 7 Assembly scuffle case
Synopsis
The political fallout from the 7 September confrontation at Telangana's Assembly gate continues to widen — with KT Rama Rao's personal aides now summoned for questioning, multiple FIRs against BRS legislators, and the party escalating to the NHRC and Governor. What began as a dress-code dispute has become one of Telangana's most contentious legislature-police standoffs in recent memory.
Key Takeaways
Manikya Mahesh (PRO) and Kumbala Mahender Reddy (PA) of K.T.
Rama Rao appeared before Saifabad Police Station on 14 September for questioning.
The case stems from a 7 September scuffle at the Telangana Legislative Assembly entrance when BRS lawmakers in slogan-bearing black shirts were blocked from entering.
The aides were booked on 9 September under Sections 132, 352, and 351(2) read with 395 of the BNS .
The Telangana High Court has barred coercive action against the aides while allowing the investigation to proceed.
Naveen Kumar Reddy — were arrested on 8 September and released on bail the same day.
BRS has filed complaints with the NHRC and National Commission for Women , and sought intervention from Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla .
K.T. Rama Rao's Personal Assistant and Public Relations Officer appeared before the police for questioning at Saifabad Police Station in Hyderabad on Monday, 14 September 2026, in connection with the scuffle involving police at the Telangana Legislative Assembly entrance on 7 September. The two aides responded to a notice issued by the Investigating Officer handling the case.
Who Appeared and What They Are Accused Of
Rama Rao's Public Relations Officer, Manikya Mahesh, and Personal Assistant, Kumbala Mahender Reddy, were named in a case registered on 9 September for allegedly obstructing police personnel from discharging their duties during the confrontation. The case was filed under Sections 132, 352, and 351(2) read with 395 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), on a complaint by Reserve Inspector B. Jangaiah.
Following registration of the case, the two aides moved the Telangana High Court, which directed police not to take any coercive action against them while permitting the Investigation Officer to proceed with the inquiry.
What Triggered the Stand-Off on September 7
BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao, former minister T. Harish Rao, and other Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislators arrived at the Assembly wearing black shirts bearing slogans against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the state government. Police blocked their entry over the political messaging on the T-shirts, triggering an argument that escalated into a physical confrontation.
A woman police constable alleged that BRS MLAs and MLCs made objectionable remarks against women police officers and removed their T-shirts to stand half-naked before women personnel, causing what she described as 'extreme discomfort and embarrassment.'
Cases Registered and Arrests Made
Separately, two cases have already been booked against Rama Rao, Harish Rao, and 12 BRS MLAs and MLCs for allegedly obstructing women police personnel, using abusive language, and threatening them. A further case was registered against BRS MLCs T. Madhusudan (alias Madhu) and N. Naveen Kumar Reddy for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, on a complaint filed by Pollepalli Venkatesham, Officer on Special Duty to the Speaker. Both MLCs were arrested on 8 September and released on bail the same day.
BRS Pushes Back, Seeks Intervention
The BRS has alleged that its women legislators were manhandled by police officers during the stand-off and has lodged complaints with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the National Commission for Women (NCW), claiming no case was registered despite complaints from its women members. The party has also sought intervention from Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and demanded a thorough, independent investigation into the incident.
The case marks a significant escalation in the political confrontation between the BRS and the ruling Congress government in Telangana, with both sides pressing parallel legal and institutional actions.
Point of View
High Court intervention, NHRC complaints, and now the summoning of a senior politician's personal staff — suggests this is no longer a routine law-and-order matter. It has become a proxy battle between a resurgent BRS opposition and the Congress government in Telangana, with both sides using institutional levers to gain political ground. The allegations involving women police personnel add a particularly charged dimension that neither party can afford to handle carelessly. Critically, no independent inquiry has been announced, and the lack of one risks entrenching the narrative that investigations on both sides are politically motivated.
NationPress
14 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were KT Rama Rao's aides called for questioning?
KT Rama Rao's PA Kumbala Mahender Reddy and PRO Manikya Mahesh were summoned by Saifabad Police Station in Hyderabad in connection with a case registered on 9 September, alleging that they obstructed police personnel from discharging their duties during the 7 September scuffle at the Telangana Legislative Assembly entrance. They appeared voluntarily on 14 September in response to a notice from the Investigating Officer.
What happened at the Telangana Assembly on 7 September?
BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao, former minister T. Harish Rao, and other BRS legislators arrived at the Assembly wearing black shirts with anti-government slogans. Police blocked their entry, leading to a heated argument and physical scuffle. Allegations include obstruction of women police officers, use of abusive language, and objectionable behaviour.
How many cases have been registered in connection with the Assembly scuffle?
Multiple cases have been registered. Two cases have been filed against K.T. Rama Rao, T. Harish Rao, and 12 BRS MLAs and MLCs. A separate case was booked against MLCs T. Madhusudan and N. Naveen Kumar Reddy for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar. Another case was registered against Rama Rao's two aides.
What did the Telangana High Court rule regarding Rama Rao's aides?
The Telangana High Court directed police not to take any coercive action against the two aides — Manikya Mahesh and Kumbala Mahender Reddy — but permitted the Investigating Officer to continue with the inquiry. This allowed Monday's questioning at Saifabad Police Station to proceed.
What action has the BRS taken in response to the incident?
The BRS has alleged that its women legislators were manhandled by police and has filed complaints with the National Human Rights Commission and the National Commission for Women. The party has also written to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla seeking intervention and demanded a thorough independent investigation into the events of 7 September.
