Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges misuse of police machinery in Andhra Pradesh
YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. | Photo credit: File Photo
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday alleged that the TDP-led coalition government was misusing the state’s police machinery to suppress political dissent while failing to effectively deal with crimes affecting ordinary citizens.
In a post on X, Mr Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that the government had created a “dangerous culture” where those who questioned the administration on social media were subjected to criminal cases, arrests, custodial torture and strict legal provisions, while investigations into crimes against women, missing children and other serious crimes were allegedly neglected.
Referring to several recent incidents, he cited the alleged disappearance of a young girl from Kakinada district, the alleged sexual assault of a mentally challenged girl in Peddapuram, the alleged assault of a tribal woman in Kavali, the Sai Krishna custodial death case, the Kranti Kumar suicide case and the alleged custodial deaths of Gangmamma and Tirupatam.
The YSRCP chief claimed that these incidents reflected the deterioration of law enforcement and questioned the government’s commitment to public safety and justice.
The former chief minister also alleged that the government was invoking tough criminal law provisions against social media activists and government critics, trying to link such cases to organized crime.
He criticized the arrest of YouTube journalist KV Reddy and the alleged procedural violations in the case, besides accusing the government of targeting another YouTuber, Joseph Raavan, through several criminal cases despite him being granted bail.
Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy further alleged that the government is using diversionary tactics to divert public attention from law and order issues. He accused the ruling dispensation of encouraging political policing and undermining democratic values by intimidating critics instead of responding to public concerns.
He called for constitutional policing and said Andhra Pradesh required a government that would ensure the safety and security of its citizens, protect constitutional rights and guarantee equal treatment before the law.
Published – 05 Jul 2026 20:56 IST