Key Points
Gangster-politician Anand Mohan was convicted for leading a mob that pulled out Gopalganj District Magistrate G Krishnaiah from his car, beat him into a pulp and shot him dead in 1994..
Though they managed to kill him, the story of 35-year-old Krishnaiah lives on and is one that can inspire generations of youngsters, especially those from humble homes...
Born to a landless Dalit family in Telangana's Mahabubnagar, Krishnaiah's first began his modest life as a coolie, his father's profession..
Violence broke out during Chhotan Shuklas funeral cortege and a blood-baying mob of thousands, led by (now-defunct) BPP founder and don Anand Mohan, attacked the car of Krishnaiah, who was returning to Gopalganj after attending a special meeting...
Anand Mohan, who was out on parole, got the news of his release while he was attending the engagement of his son Chetan Anand, who is a sitting MLA of the ruling RJD in the state..
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