VOA Assaulted and Abused with Casteist Slurs in Telangana
A Village Organisation Assistant in Nalgonda was allegedly assaulted and abused with casteist slurs during a Gram Sabha meeting.
A Village Organisation Assistant (VOA) has been allegedly assaulted and targeted with derogatory casteist slurs during a village meeting in Telangana's Nalgonda district. The incident, which occurred during a Gram Sabha, has led to the registration of a police case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The Incident at PK Mallepally
The confrontation took place on Friday around 1:30 PM in PK Mallepally village, under the jurisdiction of the Chintapalli Police. The complainant, 30-year-old Ganipally Madhavi, had served as the VOA for the village for eight years before being removed from her position four months ago.
According to the police report, Madhavi was attending the Gram Sabha to discuss various issues with women members of the Samabhavana Sangham when the altercation began. The complainant alleged that Koppula Amaranath, a 40-year-old resident and husband of a former Sarpanch, approached her and initiated a quarrel fueled by an old grudge.
Allegations of Physical Assault
The situation escalated rapidly, with Madhavi claiming that Amaranath used filthy language specifically targeting her caste identity. The complaint further states that the accused physically assaulted her and pushed her to the ground in front of those present. Following the incident, Madhavi lodged a formal complaint with the Chintapalli Police later that evening.
Key details of the case:
- Location: PK Mallepally village, Nalgonda, Telangana.
- Victim: Ganipally Madhavi, former VOA.
- Accused: Koppula Amaranath.
- Legal Action: Case registered under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Chintapalli Police have confirmed that an investigation into the assault and the use of casteist slurs is currently underway.
Separate Social Media Controversy in Hyderabad
In a separate development within the state, a police constable in Hyderabad has faced legal scrutiny for his conduct on social media. A formal complaint was lodged against the serving officer for allegedly posting vulgar and derogatory comments directed at Kalvakuntla Kavitha, the chief of Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS).
The complaint alleges that the constable used misogynistic and obscene language to insult and intimidate the prominent public figure. Complainants have demanded both legal and disciplinary action against the officer for his online behavior.