A high-level BRS delegation has approached the National Commission for Women and the NHRC, alleging indecent behavior and physical attacks by Telangana Police against women legislators.

  • BRS legislators filed complaints with NCW and NHRC regarding police behavior on September 7.
  • Allegations include the pulling of sarees and physical stifling of women lawmakers.
  • The delegation is demanding the preservation of CCTV footage as no FIR has been registered.

In a significant escalation of political tensions in Telangana, a delegation of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislators traveled to New Delhi on Friday to lodge formal complaints with the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The complaint centers on an incident that occurred on September 7 in front of the Assembly premises in Hyderabad, where lawmakers claim they were subjected to an 'attack and indecent behavior' by the state police force.

The delegation included prominent figures such as former Ministers P. Sabitha Indra Reddy, V. Sunitha Laxma Reddy, and Satyavathi Rathod, alongside legislators Kova Laxmi, S. Vani Devi, and P. Rajeshwar Reddy. They were accompanied by MPs V. Ravichandra and D. Damodar Rao, and members of the party's legal cell. The lawmakers detailed a harrowing account to NCW Chairperson Vijaya K. Rahatkar and NHRC member Vijaya Bharathi, alleging that police personnel not only prevented them from entering the Assembly but also insulted women leaders by pulling their sarees.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this incident transcends a simple political clash; it highlights a worrying trend of alleged police overreach against elected representatives. When the very institutions meant to uphold the law are accused of infringing upon the dignity of women legislators, it raises critical questions about the neutrality of the state police apparatus under the current administration.

The failure to register an FIR within 100 hours of such serious allegations suggests a systemic attempt to shield law enforcement from accountability.

A primary concern raised by the BRS delegation is the lack of immediate legal action. They informed the commissions that despite the gravity of the incident, the Telangana Police have failed to register a First Information Report (FIR) even after 100 hours. Consequently, the BRS leaders have urgently requested the NCW and NHRC to intervene and direct the state police to secure and preserve all relevant CCTV footage from the Assembly premises to prevent evidence tampering.

The National Commission for Women has responded to these allegations by assuring the BRS legislators that it will formally seek a detailed report from the Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana to investigate the claims of misconduct.

Historical Background

The relationship between the BRS and the current state administration has been marked by increasing friction. Similar allegations of police high-handedness during political protests have surfaced in the past, but the specific targeting of women legislators marks a new and more volatile chapter in the regional political struggle.

Did You Know?: The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body established in 1992 to review the constitutional and legal safeguards for women in India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Why did the BRS legislators approach the NCW and NHRC?
They approached these bodies because the state police allegedly refused to register an FIR regarding the misconduct and assault they faced near the Assembly premises.

Q2: What specific actions is the NCW taking?
The NCW Chairperson has assured the delegation that a formal report will be sought from the Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana.