more-inThe opposition parties have urged Governor E.S.L. The Opposition parties alleged, in their memorandum, that dalits and BCs of Nerella village were subjected to “worst form of police brutality and third degree torture” by the Sircilla police. “Why is the SP being protected in spite of irrefutable evidence of his involvement if Mr. Rama Rao has no personal interest in sand mining?” they asked. Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, who led the delegation, alleged that people close to the Chief Minister’s family are engaged in illegal sand mining. ‘Support to sand mafia’Prof. Kodandaram said the attack on the dalits and BCs was aimed at benefiting contractors who are making money through illegal sand mining.

Source: The Hindu August 14, 2017 19:05 UTC