KCR Orders Probe Into Land Grab Allegations, Health Minister Says "Conspiracy"

KCR's move comes after a few farmers reportedly complained to him that Telangana Health Minister Eatala Rajender had grabbed nearly 100 acres of assigned land in the vicinity of his poultry farm.

Even as the country battles the coronavirus crisis, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, or KCR as he is known, has ordered a probe into allegations of land grab in Medak district of the state. Mr Rao has instructed the Chief Secretary to get an investigation done by the district collector on the complaints of encroachments of lands on the outskirts of Achampet in Masaipet Mandal in Medak district, get a comprehensive report and submit it to him. The Chief Minister also instructed senior police officer Purnachandra Rao to find out the facts. The vigilance team has begun the probe with digital surveys being conducted in the area. KCR's move comes after a few farmers reportedly complained to him that Telangana Health Minister Eatala Rajender had grabbed nearly 100 acres of assigned land in the vicinity of his poultry farm, Jamuna Hatcheries. A few local TV channels too carried a report.