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.
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