KARIMNAGAR: Taking serious note of allegations that Municipal Corporation of Karimnagar (MCK) sanitation worker Rayaveni Laxmi was assaulted by Karimnagar Two Town police personnel, Commissioner of Police Gaush Alam ordered immediate action against the officials concerned.
The CP issued suspension orders against constable Mallaiah and also initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Station House Officer (SHO) and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) concerned for alleged negligence in handling the incident.
Meanwhile, following widespread media coverage of the episode, representatives of the Bharat Mazdoor Sangh submitted a representation seeking action against MCK Additional Commissioner J Suvartha. Responding to the controversy, Mayor Kolagani Srinivas stated that the MCK would conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the incident.
He said a memo had already been issued to Additional Commissioner J Suvartha seeking an explanation regarding the allegations.
The mayor further clarified that during the preliminary inquiry, it was found that the woman referred to as the victim was not an MCK employee.
He stated that the issue appeared to be a personal matter concerning Additional Commissioner Suvartha.
“Accordingly, the MCK has sought an explanation from the Additional Commissioner through the memo issued on Tuesday. Further action will be decided after receiving her explanation,” the mayor stated.