Last Updated: January 25, 2024, 09:18 IST
A policewoman riding pillion was seen grabing the hair of the student making her fall on the road. (Image: X/@RaoKavitha)
As the video went viral, BJP AND BRS demanded strict action against the culprits, requesting Ministry of Women & Child Development and Human Rights Commission to look into the matter
A shocking video has emerged from Telangana where two policewomen were seen dragging a protesting student by her hair. The student is reportedly a member of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), a student group linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and was protesting against the Congress-led state government. The video of the incident is being widely shared on social media.
As per the visuals, the two policewomen on a scooter chased a young college student while she was running. As she runs for a few steps, the policewoman riding pillion grabs her hair making her fall on the road.
The students were protesting against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy-led Telangana government over its recent decision to allocate land belonging to Professor Jayashankar of the Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) to construct the new High Court complex.
BJP, BRS Demands Strict Action
Soon after the video went viral, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Bharat Rahstra Samiti (BRS) demanded strict action against the culprits, requesting Ministry of Women & Child Development and Human Rights Commission to look into the matter.
Questioning Rahul Gandhi over Congress’ behaviour towards students and women, BJP state vice-president of Andhra Pradesh, Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, took to his X handle and wrote, “I demand strict action against the culprits and request Ministry of Women & Child Development to interfere.” He also tagged Union minister Smriti Irani in his post, where he shared the video of the indecent act of Telangana police.
“The recent incident involving Telangana police is deeply concerning and absolutely unacceptable,” posted K Kavitha, leader of BRS and daughter of former Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao, on X.
“Dragging a peaceful student protester and unleashing abrasive behaviour on the protestor raises serious questions about the need for such aggressive tactics by the police. This arrogant behavior demands an unconditional apology from the Telangana Police,” she added.
The recent incident involving Telangana police is deeply concerning and absolutely unacceptable. Dragging a peaceful student protester and unleashing abrasive behaviour on the protestor raises serious questions about the need for such aggressive tactics by the police. This… pic.twitter.com/p3DH812ZBS
— Kavitha Kalvakuntla (@RaoKavitha) January 24, 2024
She also urged the Human Rights Commission “to take swift and strict action against those involved”.
