Altercation erupts over temple trustee election in Kundapur: Complaints filed
Kundapur: In a recent development surrounding the election of the third trustee of Shri Kalikamba Temple in Barkur, Kundapur, the Kundapur Rural Police Station received both a complaint of physical attack and a counter-complaint of a death threat.
The incident took place during the temple trustee election held on December 25. Ratish (37) from Koteshwara allegedly confronted Krishnayya during a meeting related to the election. Ratish accused Krishnayya of attending the meeting to support a candidate in exchange for Rs 500.
Following the meeting, Ratish contacted Krishnayya's son, Sharath, over the phone. However, the conversation escalated into verbal abuse from Sharath's end. Later, at 'Archana Bar', Sharath reportedly attacked Ratish with a razor, causing an injury to his hand.
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In response, Ratish filed a complaint with the Kundapur Rural Police, alleging physical assault and injury by Sharath.
In a counter-complaint, the police were informed that Sridhar (41) from Gopadi village had attended the trustee election meeting in the company of his uncle Krishnayya. On their way back, Ratish allegedly verbally abused Krishnayya over the phone, instructing him to meet near 'Archana Bar.' Accompanied by Sridhar and Sharath, Krishnayya confronted Ratish outside the bar, leading to an altercation.
During the incident, Ratish reportedly attacked Krishnayya, and when Sridhar intervened, Ratish's companion, Raghavendra Jadu, allegedly attempted to injure Krishnayya with a stone. In the scuffle, Jadu hit Sridhar in the chest with the stone and issued a death threat.
The Kundapur Rural Police registered cases and counter-cases related to the incidents, and an investigation is currently underway.
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Woman Police Commissioner goes undercover to assess women's safety in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (PTI): Soon after taking over as Malkajgiri Police Commissioner B Sumathi went undercover and took up a field visit after midnight on May 1 to assess law and order, including women's safety.
Sumathi assumed charge as the Malkajgiri Police Commissioner on May 1.
On the same night, the senior IPS officer, in plainclothes, moved through the streets of Dilsukhnagar here, standing alone for some time to get a first-hand knowledge of law and order situation, official sources said on Wednesday.
"It was a general checking and she later interacted with police officials," they said.
The sources said about 30-40 individuals who approached her were counselled regarding their behaviour towards women in public places.
Sumathi, who earlier headed the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB), of the Telangana Police, oversaw the long drawn process of the Maoists joining the mainstream.
