Women's Commission responds to attack on female journalists in Kondareddy Pally
Telangana Women's Commission seeks prompt action against attackers of female journalists in Kondareddy Pally demands detailed report from Nagar Kurnool SP;
HYDERABAD: The Telangana State Women's Commission has finally responded to the brutal attack on female journalists in Kondareddy Pally of Nagar Kurnool district.
Commission Chairperson Nerella Sharada wrote a letter to the Nagar Kurnool SP, instructing a prompt investigation into the incident and demanding swift action against the culprits. The Chairperson also requested a detailed report on the actions taken against those responsible for the attack.
On Friday, the assaulted journalists, Saritha and Vijaya Reddy, met with Chairperson Sharada and submitted a memorandum, urging strict action against those involved in the attack.
The incident occurred in broad daylight when the journalists visited the village to gather farmers' opinions on the much-publicised loan waiver scheme, as part of their coverage. The village, known as the hometown of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, witnessed nearly 150 Congress supporters surrounding the journalists and behaving inappropriately. The attackers not only harassed the journalists but also snatched their memory cards to prevent the recorded footage from being released. Despite reporting the incident to the police, the harassment continued, with one individual even attempting to assault one of the journalists inside the police station, while officers allegedly remained passive.