Adilabad :- A case has been registered against Ganganna and several others from Khanapur, Adilabad, for verbally abusing Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The incident took place following a heated confrontation over the Telangana government’s demolition activities carried out by HYDRAA (Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority), which involved bulldozing several homes. Locals expressed their anger, accusing the government of demolishing their homes without prior notice or giving them enough time to retrieve their belongings.
Residents alleged that the demolition was executed hastily, with bulldozers flattening properties without giving homeowners even an hour to salvage their belongings. This led to widespread outrage, with many families openly directing their frustration at CM Revanth Reddy. Videos of people using abusive language and expressing their anger have gone viral on social media, further fueling public sentiment against the government.
The demolition drive, which began under CM Revanth Reddy’s leadership, has targeted properties that the government claims were built on encroached land. However, affected families allege that they were not given proper notice before their homes were razed.
Social Media Outrage and Legal Action
The situation escalated when videos surfaced showing individuals hurling abuses at CM Revanth Reddy, accusing him of being responsible for their displacement. These videos have garnered significant attention, amplifying the voices of those affected. Minister Poonam Prabhakar, in a recent media briefing, directed the police to take swift legal action against individuals using abusive language against the Chief Minister.
In response, a case has been registered under Section 296 B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and relevant sections of the Information Technology Act against Ganganna and others in Khanapur. These individuals were identified as having verbally assaulted CM Revanth Reddy during a government survey related to the boundaries of an irrigation tank in Khanapur. Adilabad Town 1 Police Inspector D. Sunil Kumar confirmed that legal action has been initiated.
Survey Controversy
The confrontation between the locals and government officials occurred during a survey conducted by the Municipal and Revenue Departments to identify the boundaries of a nearby irrigation tank. The residents, who claim to have been living in the area for over 30 years, opposed the survey, fearing that their homes would be demolished. Their resistance led to the temporary suspension of the survey on Friday.
Municipal Chairperson Jogu Premender urged officials to explore alternative solutions before proceeding with the survey. During a general body meeting, he emphasized the need for a more community-friendly approach.
Meanwhile, Adilabad RDO Vinod Kumar issued a press statement clarifying the purpose of the survey. He stressed that the survey was intended to prevent future encroachments on the irrigation tank and reassured the public that no houses would be bulldozed during the process.
The situation remains tense, as residents await further updates from the government, hoping for a resolution that does not involve further displacement.
