KTR Demands CM Revanth Reddy Apologise Over Women’s Safety Following Shabad Murders
BRS Working President Alleges Government Failed to Protect Women, Holds Administration Accountable for Tragedy
THE JOURNALIST POST | HYDERABAD | July 11
BRS Working President K. T. Rama Rao has demanded that Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy apologise to the people of the state, alleging that the government has completely failed to ensure the safety and security of women.
Reacting to the recent multiple murders in Shabad, KTR described the incident as a serious failure of governance and accused the state administration of failing to prevent a tragedy that claimed six lives. He alleged that the circumstances leading to the incident reflected lapses in the government’s handling of law and order and called for accountability.
KTR claimed that the accused, who was previously booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, was granted bail due to the government’s failure to effectively present its case in court through public prosecutors. According to him, despite repeated appeals from the survivor’s family opposing bail, the prosecution failed to convey the seriousness of the case, ultimately allowing the accused to secure release.
Expressing concern over women’s safety, KTR said the incident has created fear among victims and their families, with many now hesitant to approach authorities or file complaints. He alleged that criminals are becoming increasingly emboldened because of weak prosecution and the ease with which bail is being granted in serious offences.
Calling the Shabad incident a reflection of administrative failure, KTR stated that the government must accept responsibility for the loss of lives. He questioned the effectiveness of the State Home Department and demanded an explanation from the Chief Minister regarding the handling of cases involving serious offences against women and children.
“As the father of a daughter, this incident has deeply disturbed me,” KTR said, adding that women and girls in Telangana deserve a justice system that protects them rather than exposing them to further danger.
The BRS leader further alleged that the government had succumbed to the influence of the accused’s money and political connections, leading to public distrust in the criminal justice system. He urged the government to immediately identify those responsible for the alleged lapses, initiate appropriate action, and strengthen measures to ensure women’s safety across the state.
Concluding his remarks, KTR reiterated his demand that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy apologise to the people for what he described as the government’s failure to safeguard women and maintain public confidence in law enforcement.