YSRCP Alleges Police Misuse in Tenali Case
YSRCP spokesperson Gorantla Madhav claims the TDP-led government misused police machinery following a court verdict in the Tenali case.
The YSRCP has launched a scathing attack on the TDP-led coalition government, alleging that the police machinery is being weaponised for political vendettas. This accusation follows a recent district court verdict concerning a high-profile incident in Tenali, which the opposition claims highlights a pattern of systemic abuse.
Allegations of Political Vendetta
Speaking to the media at the party office, YSRCP spokesperson and former MP Gorantla Madhav claimed that the police department is operating under a "Red Book Constitution" designed to satisfy political masters rather than uphold the law. He argued that the recent dismissal of the case by the court serves as proof of how political interference has compromised the integrity of the police force in the state.
The controversy centers on an incident from April 2025, where four youths—identified as Vemu Naveen, John Victor, Doma Rakesh, and Shaik Karimulla—were accused of attacking a police constable, Kanna Chiranjeevi, near Aithanagar in Tenali. While the police initially maintained that the case was a legitimate response to an assault on an officer, the YSRCP contends the entire matter was manufactured to target specific individuals.
Public Brutality and Human Rights Concerns
The case gained significant traction in May 2025 when a video surfaced on social media. The footage appeared to show police personnel publicly beating three youths, an act that drew sharp condemnation from human rights groups and political leaders alike. The Human Rights Forum had previously called for a formal inquiry, emphasizing that regardless of the allegations against the accused, law enforcement must strictly adhere to due process.
Madhav further detailed the harrowing treatment of the accused, alleging that:
- Three of the youths were taken into custody and paraded through the streets.
- The individuals were subjected to physical assaults while in police hands.
- The police action was a deliberate attempt to intimidate and disgrace the youths.
A Pattern of Rights Violations?
The YSRCP spokesperson did not stop at the Tenali incident, linking it to broader concerns regarding custodial violence. He drew parallels to the death of Sai Krishna in custody, alleging that a similar pattern of human rights violations is occurring under the current administration. Madhav even claimed that in the Sai Krishna case, the family was unfairly deprived of the right to perform final rites with his ashes.
The party also highlighted the backlash faced by YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Madhav noted that when the leader visited the youths and their families to offer support, the move was met with targeted criticism from both the coalition government and certain sections of the media.