“Uniformed Uprising: Telangana Police Constables and Families Demand Justice and Fair Treatment”
Hyderabad,October 26, 2024 :- In an unprecedented show of unity, police constables across Telangana, along with their families, have taken to the streets demanding improved working conditions and a standardized policing policy in the state. This wave of protests, led by the constables in uniform, has spotlighted issues of work-life balance, transfer policies, and fair treatment.
The “One Police, One State” demand has become the rallying cry for these protests, with constables urging the government to adopt uniform rules across the state to reduce the burdens they face. The movement is particularly focused on standardizing transfer protocols and ensuring equitable postings for all officers, irrespective of location.
In Warangal, members of the 4th Battalion gathered outside the battalion commander’s office in Mamannoor, voicing grievances about the administrative hardships they face. Their protest calls for stable and fair postings, aimed at alleviating the impact of constant relocations on their personal lives.
Tensions escalated in Nalgonda district, where Sub-Inspector Saida Babu reportedly received backlash from protesting constables after allegedly mistreating family members. In Ibrahimpatnam, Rangareddy district, families of constables from the 3rd Battalion staged a dharna on Sagar Road, advocating for better treatment. The constables’ family members, particularly women, highlighted the toll that erratic schedules and frequent postings take on family life and their children’s education.
At one point, the demonstrators presented a petition at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s statue, underscoring their demands with symbolic garlanding. The atmosphere grew tense when protesters engaged in a heated exchange with Maheshwaram Deputy Commissioner of Police, reflecting the depth of discontent.
Adding further weight to the movement, Telangana DGP Jitender issued a warning urging constables to refrain from participating in the protests, signaling the seriousness of the situation. However, on Tuesday, families of the constables from the IV Battalion of Telangana State Special Police (TSSP) in Mamnoor renewed their demands for the “Ek Police” model, inspired by Tamil Nadu’s approach. In Tamil Nadu, special police constables are integrated into regular law enforcement after a period, ensuring more consistent roles and responsibilities.
With families continuing to press for change, the state government now faces mounting pressure to address these long-standing grievances and bring a resolution to the ongoing protests.
