Home Minister orders in-depth probe into Paderu Pastor’s ‘fake’ attack case
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V. Anitha has ordered a thorough investigation into the case of Pastor Abhinaya Darshan, who allegedly staged an attack on himself. Initial findings suggest that the attack was fabricated to gain public sympathy and create communal tension. The police will explore the financial transactions and potential political motives behind the incident.
- ▪Pastor Abhinaya Darshan was arrested for allegedly staging an attack on himself in Paderu.
- ▪The investigation revealed that the attack was likely a conspiracy to gain public sympathy and political mileage.
- ▪Home Minister V. Anitha expressed concerns about the rapid spread of videos related to the incident on social media.
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After pastor Abhinaya Darshan and his associates were arrested in Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district’s Paderu for staging an attack on himself, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V. Anitha on Friday directed the police to conduct an in-depth investigation into the case, suspecting a larger conspiracy.Darshan, who is associated with the Citizen Protection Force and claims to be a pastor, stoked a controversy alleging that he was attacked by unidentified persons at Chintapalli in the ASR district on May 18.
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