Archive · 10 Sep 2026
BRS Seeks Governor’s Intervention Over Alleged Telangana Police Atrocities
BRS leaders asked Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to help with complaints against the Congress government and police.
They said police stopped party leaders while they were going to the Assembly.
They also alleged that female lawmakers were treated badly.
BRS claimed that MLA Sunitha Laxma Reddy’s sari was pulled.
It also said former minister Sabitha Indra Reddy was dragged by her hair.
The party raised concerns about alleged threats and an attack connected to K. Chandrashekar Rao’s residence.
BRS showed the Governor photographs and video footage.
The Governor said he would seek information from senior officials.
BRS said it may approach national commissions if it does not receive justice.
A BRS delegation led by K.T. Rama Rao met Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla in Hyderabad.
The party alleged attacks and threats involving former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao’s residence in Erravalli.
BRS accused police of blocking its leaders from reaching the Assembly and mistreating female legislators.
Rama Rao said photographs and video footage of alleged police misconduct were submitted to the Governor.
The Governor reportedly promised to seek information from senior officials, while BRS threatened to approach national commissions.
- Who
- Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders led by Working President K.T. Rama Rao, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, BRS legislators, and Telangana police officials.
- What
- BRS submitted a memorandum alleging police misconduct, obstruction of its legislators, threats involving K. Chandrashekar Rao, and mistreatment of female MLAs.
- When
- Wednesday, during the ongoing Telangana Assembly session.
- Where
- The delegation met the Governor at Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad; the allegations also concerned the Assembly, roads leading to it, and K. Chandrashekar Rao’s residence in Erravalli.
- Why
- BRS sought the Governor’s intervention, investigations, protection, and redressal for what it described as political and police harassment.
BRS’s allegations
Government position
Police treatment of legislators
BRS’s allegations
BRS alleged that police intercepted its leaders, prevented them from reaching the Assembly, and mistreated female legislators, including pulling Sunitha Laxma Reddy’s sari and dragging Sabitha Indra Reddy by her hair.
Government position
The articles do not provide a response from the Congress government or Telangana police to these allegations.
Events involving K. Chandrashekar Rao
BRS’s allegations
BRS alleged that Congress cadres were urged to gather at K. Chandrashekar Rao’s residence to assault him and described the incident as a threat to his life.
Government position
The articles do not include a response from Congress representatives or authorities regarding the alleged threats or gathering.
Legislative disputes
BRS’s allegations
K.T. Rama Rao said BRS respects the Speaker and accused Congress of politically invoking the Speaker’s identity while raising claims about BRS members’ comments.
Government position
The articles do not state the Congress side’s explanation of the Speaker-related dispute or the reported suspension of two BRS MLCs.
- Delegation leader
- K.T. Rama Rao, the BRS Working President
- Governor approached
- Shiv Pratap Shukla
- Party
- Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)
- Alleged police conduct
- Blocking BRS leaders from reaching the Assembly and mistreating female legislators
- Evidence submitted
- Photographs and video footage concerning alleged police treatment of BRS leaders
- Governor’s response
- He reportedly said he would seek information from the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police and examine legislative matters
- Possible next steps
- BRS said it may approach the National Commission for Women and National Human Rights Commission
