Amid growing tensions following an attack on BRS MLA P. Kaushik Reddy’s residence by supporters of defected MLA Arekapudi Gandhi, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed the state’s police to maintain strict law and order. The CM emphasized that political conspiracies would not be tolerated, urging the police to act firmly against anyone disturbing the peace, regardless of their political influence. Following these directives, the state’s police officials have been instructed to ensure zero tolerance for any disruptions, particularly in Hyderabad and its surrounding areas.
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- Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy urged police to act firmly to maintain law and order amid ongoing tensions.
- The tensions arose following an attack on BRS MLA P. Kaushik Reddy’s residence by supporters of defected MLA Arekapudi Gandhi.
- CM Reddy accused the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) of attempting to damage Hyderabad’s brand image through political conspiracies.
- The Chief Minister directed DGP Jitender to handle troublemakers strictly, regardless of their political power.
- The DGP held a conference with police commissioners of Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda to address the situation.
- The police commissioners were instructed to maintain strict law and order in their regions with zero tolerance for disturbances.
- Gandhi and his supporters were booked by the police for unlawful assembly, rioting, and trespass.
- Kaushik Reddy also faced legal action for allegedly threatening a police officer during a heated argument.
- Security was increased at the residences of both Kaushik Reddy and Gandhi following threats of retaliatory actions.
- The Telangana police chief urged citizens not to take the law into their own hands and emphasized the importance of protecting the state police’s image.
