Religious Violence In Bhainsa Being Investigated

Telangana Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali said that the state government was closely monitoring the incident of minor stone-pelting between people of two religions that took place in Bhainsa in Nirmal district closely.

The minister said that he had spoken to the SP, Nirmal, over the phone, and instructed him to take all necessary steps according to the law.

He said that immediate action had been taken by the police to restore normalcy, and that a police force had also been deployed in the area.

He asserted that the situation was under complete control, and urged the people not to believe or spread rumours.

He said that the people of Telangana had always maintained brotherhood and strongly believed in the Ganga-Jamuna tehzeeb.

As regards the incident of rape registered in the Chaderghat Police Station, Hyderabad, of a minor girl allegedly by an MIM leader, he stated that stringent action would be taken on the accused as per the law, and that a fast track trial was happening.

Mahmood Ali said that tha rape was a heinous crime and was being viewed seriously. He said that he had spoken to the DCP, East Zone, on the issue, and had issued instructions for fast investigation and strict action as per the law to punish the culprit.