Are the police in the state straying from their path? Has the government’s focus on “Red Book” conspiracies led to neglecting law and order, with this attitude trickling down to lower ranks? Is the police system, from top to bottom, displaying gross negligence instead of resolving public issues and aiding those in distress? Are some constables engaging in illicit activities and atrocities? Are they colluding with sand, liquor, soil, ration, and betting mafias, helping criminals escape? Are they showing no mercy to those who approach police stations for help? Are some police personnel behaving inappropriately towards women victims in certain areas? Are they unjustly filing cases against victims? The answer to all these questions seems to be a resounding “yes.”
Is discipline faltering in the “Red Book” regime?
Since the change in government, criticisms have been mounting that the “Red Book” regime has been implemented with vindictive actions and political harassment for the past year. Despite widespread criticism, the government shows no signs of relenting and continues its anarchic rule. Consequently, law and order in the state have completely deteriorated. Illegal cases, harassment, attacks, and unlawful arrests against opposition leaders, activists, ordinary citizens, and social media activists continue unabated. The government is accused of encouraging these actions, ruling with a tyrannical grip. Criticisms are rife that the police are also straying from their path under the “Red Book” implementation. Allegations are mounting that they are ignoring public grievances and woes while aligning with ruling party leaders. The public is lamenting that instead of upholding Ambedkar’s Constitution, protecting citizens, and addressing their grievances responsibly, the police are acting with bias and favoritism.
Constables aiding criminals?
Sand mafia, liquor mafia, soil mafia, ration smuggling mafia, gravel rackets, and gambling clubs are thriving unchecked in the state. Instead of curbing these, allegations are strong that some field-level police constables are aiding the accused. Adding weight to these claims, several constables have been suspended in various areas. Despite evidence and information about illegal activities, constables are reportedly helping culprits escape due to bias. Numerous incidents have come to light through newspapers, TV, and social media in the form of videos. Only after videos and photos go viral on social media do senior police officials take action, suspending the involved constables.
Ignoring victims’ plights?
When victims approach police stations seeking justice, incidents of gross negligence by Circle Inspectors (CIs), head constables, and constables are coming to light. Instead of delivering justice, some officers react with irritation and file counter-cases against victims. There are numerous instances of constables intimidating victims, demanding compliance, and continuing harassment even after complaints are lodged with senior officials.
Indecent behavior towards women
Some police personnel are taking advantage of women who approach police stations seeking justice for various issues. They are reportedly collecting their mobile numbers, harassing them, and engaging in misconduct. Women victims have released videos on social media, stating that the harassment by police is worse than their original grievances, with many such incidents coming to light.
Since the coalition government came to power, the scams, frauds, injustices, and illegal activities by police constables, along with their treatment of victims, are as follows:
18.08.2024
Tirupati district: Gravel racket. Head Constable S. Basavaiah and Home Guard Sudhakar Yadav suspended by SP Subbarayudu for negligence in duty. Chandragiri CI issued a charge memo for ignoring information about illegal transportation.
25.09.2024
Eluru district, Pattiseema village, Polavaram mandal: Nagam Ayyappa attempted suicide by consuming pesticide after being booked for illegally transporting sand from Kovvada canal, believing it was free. Constable Bobby assaulted Ayyappa, leading to his distress and suicide attempt.
05.10.2024
Visakhapatnam, Madhurawada: Road accident where a minor, son of a police constable, hit an elderly woman, causing severe injuries. PM Palem police neglected the case due to the minor’s connection to a constable.
08.10.2024
Vijayawada: Four CIs caught gambling during Dasara festival bandobast. Vijayawada Two Town CI Kondalarao, West Godavari Penugonda CI Rayudu Vijayakumar, Cyber Crime CI Pallepu Srinu, and his friend, Eluru Range VR CI Raghu, were caught on video gambling.
10.10.2024
Guntur district court: Ponnuru advocate Prakash Rao assaulted by local CI, SI, and constables.
21.10.2024
Eluru Three Town police raid: Three constables caught gambling. Traffic Constable Sagadasi Ravi organizing gambling, along with Undi MLA Raghuramakrishnaraju’s gunman Annem Srinivasarao and Bhimadole Constable Prakash, caught in the act.
26.10.2024
Vijayawada: Dalit family’s anguish over police harassment. Victims Ulligadda Prasad and Amani released a video alleging false theft charges against them. Patamata PS CI Pawan Kishore and constables Arif and Pratap attempted to frame them.
04.11.2024
Sri Sathya Sai district, Hindupur, Nallabommanapalli: Two constables, Venkatrama Reddy and Naresh, suspended for indirectly aiding accused in a gang rape case with prior cases.
06.11.2024
Palnadu district: Former sarpanch Palapadu Venkateshwarlu released a video detailing harassment by Durgi SI Sreedhar Babu and Constable Lakshmaiah, who threatened him with death if he didn’t visit the station.
11.11.2024
Visakhapatnam Commissionerate: AR Constable Pawan (2009 batch) involved in a ₹1 crore fraud, collecting money from multiple people and threatening them with cases when asked to return it.
11.12.2024
Narasaraopet, Durgi mandal, Kakirala: YSRCP leader Ramavath Srinunaik faced three illegal cases and was jailed. TDP representatives pressured police to torture him. Police intercepted and kidnapped Srinunaik while he was heading to surrender in Macharla court.
13.12.2024
Guntur, Tenali: Ration mafia thriving under police protection. A constable confronted a tahsildar inspecting a ration shop in Chinnaravuru, later switching off his phone. This incident highlights police complicity in the ration mafia.
13.12.2024
East Godavari, Rajahmundry: Head Constable Sagar Prasad suspended for indecent behavior towards a female home guard at midnight, attempting to grab her hand. The victim filed a complaint with her husband.
23.12.2024
Kurnool: Police turned kidnappers, abducting teacher Munir Ahmad over a land dispute near Kurnool Central University. He was released late at night.
16.01.2025
Anantapur: Software engineer Imtiaz attacked by Constable Narayanaswamy for asking for information. SP Jagadish transferred Narayanaswamy to VR.
27.01.2025
Visakhapatnam: Constables aided a cricket betting gang to flee abroad. Special Branch Head Constable suspended, five head constables transferred.
19.02.2025
Tirupati, Kuppam Baduru, Kotha Kandrigal: Police ignored Sridevi’s complaint against her husband’s harassment due to political pressure. A constable from RC Puram PS behaved indecently, seized her cash and gold, sent obscene messages, and harassed her.
10.03.2025
Eluru, Denduluru: Illegal cases filed against YSRCP youth wing president Kamareddy Nani under TDP leaders’ orders. Head Constable Hameed filed a complaint, and Denduluru SI Shivaji booked a reverse case.
14.03.2025
Bapatla, Chirala, Perala: Constable Balakrishna assaulted Muslim community elder Saleem over questioning his illicit relationship with a Muslim woman. Both sustained injuries and were hospitalized; a case was registered.
30.03.2025
Bapatla, Chirala, Gavinivaripalem: Land dispute led to a clash between two families. CISF Constable Nageswara Rao was attacked by Civil Constable Lakshminarayana and his family, causing severe injuries.
11.04.2025
YSRCP leader YS Jagan’s Rapthadu tour: Police attempted to cover up their negligence in a helicopter damage incident by having a constable file a complaint against former MLA Topudurthi Prakash Reddy for not following regulations at Kuntimaddi helipad.
13.04.2025
Anantapur, Tadipatri: Constable Rehman, who caused gold trader Gousulla’s suicide, was sent to VR by SP Jagadish.
22.04.2025
Anantapur, Gooty depot: Head Constable’s misbehavior on a bus over a ticket dispute. He tried to travel without a ticket, used abusive language when asked, and only bought a ticket after passengers intervened.
10.05.2025
YSR Kadapa: Nine vigilance head constables suspended for corruption by state-level officials.
17.05.2025
YSR Kadapa: AR Constable K. Rammohan Reddy (ARPC 328) harassed a couple, taking photos and causing a B.Tech student’s suicide in Rajampet.
24.05.2025
Kurnool APSP Battalion constables Rajasekhar, Omkar Naik, and Siraj drove rashly to Tirumala under the influence, with a breathalyzer showing 300 points.
27.05.2025
Guntur, Tenali: Three Dalit and minority youths subjected to third-degree torture by two CIs, one of whom stomped on them with boots.
02.06.2025
Kurnool Fourth Town CI Madhusudan Goud and Head Constable Ravi suspended by Kurnool Range DIG Koya Praveen for taking a ₹80,000 bribe in a case.
03.06.2025
Tirupati: AR Constable Gunasekhar and his wife Renuka booked for cheating a woman, Tunga Lakshmireddamma, of ₹22 lakh by promising land without registering it.
04.06.2025
Tirumala: Bomb Squad Constable attacked electric AC bus driver Anvesh Reddy while boarding passengers near Madhavam Guest House. The incident was recorded on the bus’s CCTV.
05.06.2025
Srikalahasti: Constable Anwar Basha attacked by MLA Sudheer Reddy’s wife’s driver, Sai Kumar, who was caught drunk driving (145% alcohol in breathalyzer). Sai Kumar argued with the constable, and later, at the MLA’s residence, attacked him again in the presence of the MLA and CI.
05.06.2025
Drug case: Two AP police constables arrested and taken from Tirupati to Hyderabad. Task Force Constable Gunasekhar, the prime accused, and AR Head Constable Ramachandra were detained in a ₹1 crore ephedrine and cocaine case in Kukatpally, Vivekanandanagar.
