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Human Rights Commission Seeks Report on Hafeezpet Police Assault Allegation
The Telangana Human Rights Commission received a complaint about a woman allegedly being attacked by a policeman.
The incident was said to have happened near Hafeezpet Railway Station on September 18.
A video shared online reportedly showed the woman being beaten and pulled by her hair.
People nearby were allegedly asking the policeman to stop.
The Railway Protection Force reportedly said the person was a Telangana State Police Home Guard.
The Commission said the accusation was serious.
It wants the Cyberabad Police Commissioner to investigate and explain what action was taken.
The Commission will consider the report on November 17, 2026.
The allegation has not been established by the Commission yet.
The Telangana Human Rights Commission took cognizance of an online complaint alleging that a policeman assaulted a woman near Hafeezpet Railway Station on September 18.
A video reportedly showed a policeman beating the woman and dragging her by her hair while bystanders pleaded with him to stop.
The Railway Protection Force reportedly identified the person in the video as a Telangana State Police Home Guard deputed to the station.
The Commission said the allegations, if proven, could violate the woman’s dignity and fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
It directed the Cyberabad Commissioner of Police to submit a detailed report, with the matter posted for November 17, 2026.
- Who
- The Telangana Human Rights Commission, chaired by Dr. Justice Shameem Akther, is reviewing a complaint involving an alleged Telangana State Police Home Guard.
- What
- The Commission took cognizance of an allegation that a policeman assaulted and dragged a woman by her hair.
- Where
- Near Hafeezpet Railway Station in Hyderabad.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred on September 18; the matter is posted for November 17, 2026.
- Why
- The Commission said the allegations are serious and could raise concerns about the woman’s dignity and fundamental rights.
Key facts
- Reviewing body
- Telangana Human Rights Commission
- Chairperson
- Dr. Justice Shameem Akther
- Alleged incident
- A policeman allegedly beat and dragged a woman by her hair
- Location
- Near Hafeezpet Railway Station, Hyderabad
- Person identified
- A Telangana State Police Home Guard reportedly deputed at the station
- Report requested from
- Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad
- Next date
- November 17, 2026
Sources
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