Telangana CM orders inquiry into farmer's arrest and handcuffing after clash at land meeting.

The Telangana Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, has ordered an inquiry into the arrest and handcuffing of farmer Heerya Naik, who was taken to a hospital while in custody after allegedly attacking officials at a land acquisition meeting. The opposition party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi, criticized the handling of the incident, accusing the government of negligence and human rights violations. Over 25 people were arrested following the incident, and the government has since withdrawn plans for a pharmaceutical complex in the area.

December 12, 2024
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