After complaints of police highhandedness, Telangana govt. swings into action
The Hindu
The Telangana police was criticised for enforcing the COVID-19 lockdown with the use of force.
Taking a serious view of the police's highhandedness in enforcing the State-wide lockdown, the Telangana government is taking action to rein in the force. Information Technology Minister K.T. Rama Rao and Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali held a teleconference with the Director General of Police M. Mahender Reddy, after which Mr. Rao tweeted: “Discussed with Home Minister @mahmoodalitrs Garu & @TelanganaDGP Garu on today’s incidents. They will issue a statement shortly.” This was after both Ministers took to social media stating they have received several complaints on how police stopped vehicles of food delivery executives and others in distress.More Related News













