Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy, on Monday, claimed that the situation in the
violence-affected areas in the Old City was peaceful and normal.
Talking to media persons after conducting a review meeting with police officials, at the office of the Charminar Assistant Commissioner of Police, the Home Minister directed officials to act sternly against anti-social elements.
Earlier, she visited Madannapet, Saidabad, Champapet, Hari Bowli, Talab Katta and surrounding areas.
Sabitha said that nearly 60 persons have been taken into custody in connection with the clashes in the areas. She said that all the cases have been shifted to the Special Investigation Team for further investigations.
She appealed to people not to worry or to believe rumours, and to observe restraint and peace in order to maintain communal harmony.
She also sought people's cooperation in maintaining the law and order in the location.
Responding to the issue of lifting the curfew, Sabitha said that the police would consider lifting the curfew in a phased manner, based upon the situation.
The curfew and the violence did not affect the SSC and degree examinations, she stated.
She also said that the government was considering paying compensation to the victims of violence both in
Sangareddy and in the Old City.
Earlier, a delegation of the Muslims Rights Forum called on Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy at his Camp Office, and appealed to him to take steps to bring normalcy to the violence-hit areas.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister held a review meeting with the Home Minister and senior police officials, including DGP V Dinesh Reddy.
Police officials briefed the CM about the prevailing situation in the Old City and the steps being taken to bring back normalcy. (INN)