Hyderabad, March 17 -- Tension gripped the Hanumakonda Collectorate on Tuesday, March 17, during the weekly grievance redressal program after two separate incidents involving distressed citizens created a dramatic scene.

District Collector Chahat Bajpai was receiving petitions from the public when Payyavula Mallayya, a resident of Dharmasagar mandal headquarters, arrived at the premises along with his family members carrying a bottle of petrol and a container of pesticide, warning that he would kill himself at the spot if his greivances are not addressed.

Alleging harassment by the local Tahsildar over a land dispute, Mallayya demanded immediate legal action against the official. His actions caused panic among officials and visitors pre...