KTR questions DGP over police conduct, condemns misbehaviour caught on video

HYDERABAD: BRS Working President K Taraka Rama Rao has questioned the Director General of Police (DGP) over the conduct of police personnel in Telangana.

KTR expressed strong disapproval of a viral social media video showing traffic police physically and verbally abusing a motorist near the Gandi Maisamma temple on the Outer Ring Road.

Reacting to the incident, KTR questioned if such behaviour was acceptable to the police department and the DGP. He emphasised that police officers and government officials should remember that they are accountable to the public.

"What absolute garbage language is this @TelanganaDGP? Is this acceptable behaviour? Please remember that it is the citizens that pay the salaries of the police men & officials. My tweet is not just about one incident but have been watching several videos in social media where cops are behaving in a highly inappropriate manner with the citizens. I hope you conduct sensitisation classes to change the behaviour of the policemen who are in direct contact with citizens," KTR wrote while reposting a video initially shared on the BRS party's handle.

An hour after this Tweet, the Telangana Police (@TelanganaCOPs) replied, announcing that action had been taken against the police officer. The police said on its official handle, "The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Cyberabad Jeedimetla Traffic Limits. Disciplinary action has been taken against the responsible officer, who has since been transferred from that station. We remain committed to serving the public 24/7."