Keshava Rao's family allege, police imposed restrictions on 12th day rituals
According to them, the police did not allow Maoist sympathisers, leaders of Left parties, and family members of Keshava Rao to offer floral tributes, as per tradition on the 12th day.
Keshavarao's brother, N. Dhilleswara Rao said that the police personnel did not allow relatives and local people to participate in the prayers.
CPI (ML) State spokesperson P. Prasad deplored the government's restrictions at every step. 'In spite of the court order, the government has not handed over the body of Keshava Rao to the family. Now, they created trouble even on the day of the rituals.'
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