‘Lathi charge police’ video goes viral, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi reacts
Hyderabad: On Monday, a video went viral on social media, where the patrolling vehicle of the Hyderabad police can be heard saying, rather giving a warning that no one should not be seen on the roads after 11pm in the area, if violated, they would be prone to punishments and lathi charge. Further told that “no friendly police, but lathi charge police’
This video was shared by several people on social media and went viral. People reacted to the same. A netizen said, “Is this the way police interact with citizens? What kind of respect will they expect from the citizens? Give respect and take respect. We are all humans and we do not want such outrageous statements from the Police. Why have we given vote to Asad Sahab and Revanth Reddy for this???”
Will such an announcement be made in Jubilee Hills, questions Owaisi
Giving a strong counter to the way police were heard interacting with the public in that video, the elected member of Parliament, Asaduddin Owaisi took to X and questioned the Hyderabad police for such behaviour.
.@TelanganaDGP @CPHydCity could such an announcement be made by police in Jubilee Hills? Whether they are Irani chai hotels or pan shops or commercial establishments, they should be allowed to remain open till 12 AM at least. In any case, there should be a uniform policy across… https://t.co/bw7kVyYLvF
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) June 24, 2024
In a statement, Owaisi said, “.@TelanganaDGP @CPHydCity could such an announcement be made by police in Jubilee Hills? Whether they are Irani chai hotels or pan shops or commercial establishments, they should be allowed to remain open till 12 AM at least. In any case, there should be a uniform policy across the board. Big metros across the country allow shops to be open in the night. There’s already an economic downturn. Why is it different in Hyderabad?”
Earlier, an unofficial statement circulated on social media stating that all the commercial establishments should be closed down by 11pm. However, there is no official statement on it so far. This has resulted in mixed reactions from the citizens, wondering how can a metropolitan city like Hyderabad closes at 11pm.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
