Police will act firmly against provocative acts: CM Revanth

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday said that some forces were trying to create a rift among people by attacking places of worship and called for foiling their designs by cooperating with the police in maintaining law and order.

Stating that the society in Telangana was enlightened, he exuded confidence that it would not encourage such provocative acts and extend cooperation to the state government. Addressing the Police Flag Day Parade at the Police Martyrs Memorial in Hyderabad, CM Reddy voiced concern over the recent act of vandalism at Muthyalamma temple in Secunderabad and the subsequent incidents.

CM Reddy said the police would act firmly against those indulging in such attacks and trying to vitiate a peaceful atmosphere. He urged people to act with restraint and cooperate with police in dealing with those whose actions are detrimental to society.

“If some people decide to punish the culprits themselves by taking the law into their hands, there will be no difference between them and those resorting to heinous acts,” he said. Stating that police were dealing firmly with those indulging in crimes, CM Reddy said no one should have any doubts over this.

He emphasised the importance of peace and security for development and said no state will attract investments without proper law and order. CM Reddy observed that criminals are adopting new methods and claimed that Telangana police became a role model for the country by establishing units like SIB and Greyhounds.