Tension prevailed at Mindspace junction in Hyderabad on Monday after BRS leaders staged a protest demanding continuation of the Airport Express route of Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase II, a project cleared during their tenure. Party workers gathered near the damaged foundation stone at the site and raised slogans, accusing the Congress government of neglecting the expansion which is critical for easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity in the IT

corridor.

Led by BRS Rajendranagar in-charge P Karthik Reddy and other party leaders, the protesters raised slogans against the ruling dispensation. Police detained Karthik Reddy and several others after they refused to disperse despite repeated warnings. The BRS has vowed to intensify its agitation if the State government does not immedi

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