Telangana constable suspended over abusive posts against K Kavitha
HYDERABAD: Telangana Police has suspended a constable accused of posting abusive content against former MP and MLC K Kavitha, and initiated both departmental and criminal proceedings against him.
The police said a complaint was received against the constable over the posts. He was suspended immediately after the incident, following the procedure under the Civil Services Conduct Rules.
A preliminary enquiry was conducted by the Hyderabad commissioner of police. On receipt of the report, the department will initiate an internal enquiry and take action according to the rules, the police said.
In a separate criminal case, Cyber Crimes Police Station in Hyderabad registered Crime No. 589/2026 against K Anil, a police constable, under Sections 75 and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act.
The police said a preliminary investigation indicated that the accused had posted the objectionable content using his own mobile phone. The device was seized and sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for examination.
Further legal proceedings will be taken according to law based on the investigation and the provisions invoked in the case, police said.
The Telangana Police said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct and violations of law, particularly offences involving women.
