India
-Krishna Kripa
On
Monday,
ten
members
of
the
Telangana
Special
Police
(TGSP)
were
dismissed,
and
21
others
were
arrested.
They
were
allegedly
involved
in
protests
demanding
uniform
policies
for
all
police
personnel.
Despite
multiple
warnings,
these
ten
individuals
continued
actions
that
disrupted
Battalion
discipline
and
harmed
the
force’s
reputation,
according
to
a
police
statement.
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The
dismissal
of
these
personnel
was
executed
under
Article
311(2)(b)
of
the
Indian
Constitution.
This
action
was
deemed
necessary
due
to
circumstances
affecting
public
interest.
The
protests
have
also
seen
participation
from
family
members
of
TGSP
personnel,
who
have
been
staging
dharnas
for
better
working
conditions
and
uniform
policies.
Protests
and
Disciplinary
Actions
Earlier,
37
TGSP
personnel
faced
suspension
for
alleged
misconduct
and
inciting
agitations.
A
separate
police
report
indicated
that
cases
were
filed
against
21
TGSP
members
who
took
part
in
an
unauthorised
protest
on
Monday.
This
protest
directly
violated
Section
144
orders
issued
by
Hyderabad
police,
which
banned
gatherings
and
demonstrations
within
city
limits
to
prevent
disturbances.
The
arrested
personnel
are
facing
criminal
charges
and
show
cause
notices
for
violating
conduct
rules
and
insubordination.
These
actions
are
considered
a
significant
threat
to
public
interest
and
security,
as
stated
in
the
police
release.
The
notices
are
being
issued
under
Article
311(2)(b)
of
the
Constitution.
Instructions
to
TGSP
Personnel
In
light
of
the
ongoing
protests,
TGSP
personnel
stationed
at
the
Secretariat
received
instructions
on
Monday.
They
were
advised
not
to
participate
in
any
demonstrations
or
engage
in
social
media
activities
that
could
undermine
the
force’s
discipline.
A
communication
sent
to
them
also
warned
against
sharing
or
commenting
on
posts
critical
of
the
TGSP
system,
police
officials,
or
the
government.
The
recent
events
highlight
tensions
within
the
Telangana
Special
Police
regarding
policy
uniformity
and
working
conditions.
The
authorities’
response
underscores
their
commitment
to
maintaining
order
and
discipline
within
the
force
while
addressing
public
safety
concerns.
