ADILABAD: While over a month has passed since communal violence in Jainoor mandal of Kumurambheem Asifabad district on September 5, normalcy is yet to return to the town due to Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) being in effect and government-enforced internet shutdowns.
Pointing out that children had not been attending classes for almost one-and-a-half months, local teachers said that internet shutdowns have made it more difficult to continue their studies.
Referring to the many inconveniences people face due to the Section 144 still being in effect, residents of Jainoor said pensions are yet to be released while rice meant for the public distribution system has not been distributed for over a month. People have to travel to Utnoor and Asifabad for daily essentials as the mandal headquarters remains under strict police protection, they added.
Recently, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister D Anasuya (Seethakka) held a meeting with leaders of Adivasi organisations, village heads and ration centre heads in Utnoor. A delegation of tribal leaders also met Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad, but no solution has been reached.
Speaking to TNIE, Adivasi Sena state president Kova Daulath Rao said that the government must provide alternatives to help the people of Jainoor mandal access essential supplies. He urged the government to take protective measures and find an amicable solution to the ongoing issues.
Additionally, tribals travelling to Utnoor and Asifabad to buy groceries complain that vendors are taking advantage of their desperation and charging inflated prices.
Asifabad Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) A Karunkar said a meeting will be held at Jodeghat on Thursday after observing the death anniversary of revolutionary leader Komaram Bheem.