The government recently undertook land acquisition for pharma companies in Lagacharla, Vikarabad district. Farmers resisted this, leading to an attack on officials. It is alleged that this was a conspiracy involving BRS leaders. 19 farmers were arrested, including former MLA Patnam Narender Reddy. They are currently in jail. Handcuffing and chaining the farmers has become a major controversy. Some farmers complained to the Human Rights Commission, alleging that innocent farmers are being victimized. Human Rights officials are investigating to identify the real conspirators.
This investigation is ongoing and is increasingly turning against the government. It is understood that there is an attempt to divert this issue as well. The political discussion suggests that the Bunny controversy is being used for this purpose.