Anjani Kumar says no lathis, book case instead

Hyderabad: With two incidents blemishing people-friendly image of City Police Commissioner Anjani Kumar said all SHOs and ACPs to brief constables on their roles and duties at checkposts.

“Yesterday two incidents at Golconda and Mirchowk have brought bad name to the city police. In both cases police have used Lathi to hit civilians. Such unprofessional conduct of two police officers spoils the image of hard work of more than ten thousand police officers in the city who are working so hard round the clock,” he said.

He also instructed the police to take any action regarding violation of the lockdown in a legal way.

“You can book a case. But do not use lathi for such purposes,” he said.

“It appears the SHOs and ACPs are not briefing the police officers before the shift. All DCPs must visit two police stations every day and brief the men,” Anjani Kumar said.

“You all must show restraint and earn the goodwill of the community,” he added.