Lockdown violation: book case instead of using 'lathi', Hyd Police chief to cops

Hyderabad, Apr 29 (): A day after two men wereallegedly hit by policemen here while enforcing lockdown, thecity police has advised its personnel not to wield the lathis,saying such acts will spoil the hard work being done by the10,000-strong constabulary in assisting the government incontaining the spread of coronavirus.

Referring to the incidents, Hyderabad Commissionerof Police Anjani Kumar on Wednesday said the two incidents atGolconda and Mirchowk areas have brought bad name to theHyderabad city police and in this regard a constable andahome guard were placed under suspension for their"unprofessional" conduct.

Facing flak over use of force against people whileenforcing lockdown by the police, the Hyderabad Police chiefsaid any action regarding violation of lockdown should be donelegally and added "You can book a case.But do not use lathifor such purpose".

In separate incidents, the two men sufferedbleeding injuries and one of them told media persons that onepolice man hit him on his head while he was on his way to buyvegetables.

Meanwhile, the Telangana State Human RightsCommission (TSHRC) on Wednesday called for a report byJune 2 from Hyderabad Police Commissioner after an advocateapproached the Commission over the Golconda incident seekingdirections for an inquiry into the matter and necessary actionagainst the police personnel responsible for the act.

Kumar said in both the cases police have used lathito hit civilians and added "such unprofessional conduct of twopolice officers spoils the image ofhard work of more than10,000 police officers in the city who are working so hardround- the-clock."

He further said it appears the SHOs and AssistantCommissioners of Police are not briefing the police officersbefore the (duty) shift and the DeputyCommissioners ofPolicemust visit two Police Stations every day and brief themen.

"This is the holy month of Ramzan.People are fastingfrom morning to evening.

You (police) all must show restraint and earn thegoodwill of the community, " Kumar said, according to anofficial release.

"All of you are working so hard for over a month andplease do not allow few constables to spoil your hard work, "Kumar said.

Hyderabad city police remain committed to safety,security and dignity of the common man, Kumar added. VVKBNWELCOME VVKBNWELCOME