ANDHRA PRADESH: YSRCP Leaders Detained Over Goat Sacrifice Before Jagan Flexi
A troubling event unfolded in Chodavaram village, located in the Nallajerla mandal of the East Godavari district.
On Friday night, December 26, 2025, a group of YSRCP supporters publicly sacrificed a goat in front of a large flex banner featuring former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
They smeared the animal’s blood on the banner as part of what appeared to be delayed birthday celebrations for Jagan.
Participants also inscribed provocative slogans, including “Rappa Rappa,” a local phrase often tied to aggressive or festive threats.
Video Goes Viral, Prompting Action
The supporters recorded the entire act on video and shared it online, causing widespread outrage.
By Saturday morning, December 27, police arrived in the village and took seven YSRCP leaders into custody.
Local authorities registered a case under relevant laws, including potential charges for animal cruelty. The Nallajerla police station is handling the ongoing investigation.
Police Response and Warnings
While the district superintendent of police did not directly comment in initial reports, senior officials like Eluru Range IGP emphasized strict enforcement.
Police have vowed tough measures against public animal sacrifices near political banners.
They warned that sharing such videos could spread fear in the community.
Officials urged young people involved to avoid these actions, noting they could harm their own prospects.
Broader Context
This incident fits into a pattern of similar reports across Andhra Pradesh around Jagan’s birthday period.
Authorities view such public displays as disruptions to peace, leading to multiple arrests statewide.
The case underscores growing concerns over how political enthusiasm sometimes crosses into unlawful territory.