Hyderabad, Aug. 12 -- Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Ramchander Rao was allegedly put under house arrest over a row related to the reconstruction of the Pedhamma Thalli temple in Banjara Hills in Hyderabad.

According to a police official, the BJP state president was likely to attend a program called by Hindu organisations to perform prayers at the Pedhamma Thalli temple. Noting the seriousness of the matter, police put him under house arrest to maintain law and order.

"Today, Hindu organisations gave a call to perform prayers at the Pedhamma Thalli temple in Banjara Hills, which was demolished by officials. We received information that BJP President Ramchander Rao was also likely to participate in the program. To preve...