Hyderabad, April 23 -- A case has been registered against Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy for allegedly threatening a granite quarry owner in a bid to extort money.

According to the police, Katta Manoj Reddy, who runs a granite quarry in Huzurabad excise colony, was allegedly threatened and forced previously to pay Rs. 25 lakh by Kaushik Reddy.

Recently, on April 18, the MLA allegedly called Manoj Reddy demanding Rs. 50 lakh to allow the quarry to operate between Vangapalli and Gundedu villages in Kamalapur mandal of Huzurabad constituency.

Manoj Reddy's wife, Umadevi, filed a complaint stating that her husband is under mental stress and their family is in danger due to the MLA's threats.

Meanwhile, villagers of Gundedu have lodged a...