Hyderabad Police Sub-Inspector Suspended Over Alleged Assault of Journalists

A police Sub-Inspector at Gambhiraopet police station in Hyderabad has been suspended following allegations of subjecting two journalists to third-degree treatment. The accused officer allegedly assaulted Pothuri Shekhar and Rathipalli Sampath, who work for a vernacular newspaper.

The suspension was ordered after the journalists filed a complaint against the police official. The incident has raised concerns about press freedom and police conduct in the state capital.

Details of the circumstances leading to the alleged assault remain unclear, but the action against the officer signals steps being taken to address complaints of misconduct in law enforcement.