
Amaravati: Rowdy sheeter Borugadda Anil Kumar was arrested by the police in Guntur on Wednesday night. Anil Kumar, who had been in hiding following his involvement in multiple cases of slander, anarchy, and irregularities during the YSRCP regime, was taken into custody after a 2021 case related to extortion threats against Karlapudi Babu Prakash at Arandalpet police station came to light.
During interrogation, Anil Kumar revealed that he was encouraged by certain political figures, promising him a future in politics, which led him to abuse opposition leaders and women with vulgar language. He admitted that he acted aggressively under the influence of these promises. However, he refrained from naming the individuals who pressured him.
Following his arrest, Anil Kumar underwent medical tests and was remanded in custody for 13 days. He was transferred to Rajamahendravaram Central Jail on Thursday. The police have confirmed that there are over 20 cases against him in various police stations across Guntur district. Additionally, all police stations in the state have been alerted about his pending cases.