Hyderabad, Sep 2 (IANS) The Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) has demanded stringent action against a state police constable who allegedly posted vulgar and abusive remarks online targeting party leader Kalvakuntla Kavitha.
TRS leaders have lodged a police complaint against the accused constable following the publication of what party leadership described as exceptionally misogynistic comments on a public social media platform.
A delegation of TRS leaders met Additional Director General of Police Mahesh Bhagwat and submitted a representation, demanding action against the police constable involved.
TRS leader Roop Singh told the media after the meeting that they demanded that the constable should be dismissed from service within 24 hours. He said if the constable was not removed from service, the party would stage state-wide protests.
The remarks made by the constable on various social media platforms were shameful for the entire civilised society, he added.
Women leaders of TRS submitted a representation to State Women’s Commission, seeking strong action against the police constable for his abusive remarks.
TRS national spokesperson Akash Kolluru launched a scathing attack on the state’s law and order machinery, demanding the immediate resignations of both Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who holds the home portfolio, and the Director General of Police.
“The comment that has been brought to our notice is absolutely disgusting, irrespective of who the person uploading the particular comment is. And more so because this person is wearing the uniform of the Telangana police. He is a cop and, mind you, the most violent and the most dangerous predator is one who’s wearing a uniform and has full legal sanctioned authority and protection,” he said.
Highlighting the inaction over a 24-hour window following the incident, Kolluru questioned the double standards of the administration in handling online dissent versus grave misconduct within its own ranks.
“The Home Minister, Mr Revanth Reddy, must answer very, very serious questions here. Why do you refuse to even suspend a cop? And our demand is not stopping with the suspension of this particular police constable who has not only gone out to put an abusive comment, but has also, mind you, used sexual expletives against our party chief,” he added.
The party warned that if immediate criminal action and arrest are not carried out against the accused, the consequences would escalate. Kolluru emphasised that the issue transcends party lines and concerns the safety and modesty of women across the state.
“The Home Minister, unfortunately in the state of Telangana today, is the Chief Minister himself. So he should resign if he cannot even act on one of his own. The DGP should also resign if he cannot act on one of his own. The Cyber Crime Chief, Ms Shikha Goel, should also resign if she cannot even suspend… and mind you, it cannot stop on suspension. This man needs to be arrested, and we will not stop until that happens,” Kolluru said.
–IANS
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