Telangana Corporator in Land Dispute: 24-Hour Police Custody
Telangana Corporator and Another Granted 24-Hour Police Custody for Land Dispute
Karimnagar, Telangana: In a recent development, Thota Ramulu, a corporator in Karimnagar, and another individual named Chiti Rama Rao, have been granted 24-hour police custody by the court. The duo is accused of harassing a landowner and creating a dispute over his land.
The Case:
On January 17, Raji Reddy, a resident of Bhagathnagar in Karimnagar, filed a complaint against Ramulu, Rama Rao, and Nimmasetti Shyam.
In his complaint, Reddy alleged that the trio was harassing him by creating a dispute regarding his land.
Acting on the complaint, the Karimnagar commissionerate police formed a special investigation team to handle the case.
Based on their investigation, the police registered a case against all three individuals and arrested Ramulu and Rama Rao.
Court proceedings:
On Monday, the arrested duo applied for bail.
However, the court dismissed their bail petition and granted them 24-hour police custody on Tuesday.
Karimnagar Town-I police took both individuals into custody at 5 pm, and their detention will continue until 5 pm on Wednesday.
Further Developments:
The police are expected to use this 24-hour period to gather further evidence and interrogate the accused.
It remains to be seen whether additional charges will be filed against them or if their bail pleas will be reconsidered after the police investigation is complete.
Local Context:
Land disputes are a relatively common issue in Telangana, and the formation of a special investigation team dedicated to such cases highlights the state’s focus on addressing this problem.
This case involving a corporator also raises concerns about potential misuse of power and influence in land-related matters.
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