Vizag: Police launch grading system for rowdy sheeters; classify criminals as per their activities

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam police commissioner CM Trivikram Varma said they have arrested seven persons including the main accused who held the MVV Satyanarayana family members hostage for ransom.

Talking to the media he said they have arrested seven persons including the main accused. He said more arrests are likely.

"An inquiry has also been launched against the circle inspector of Bheemili who failed to inform superiors when MP's son called him up and said rowdy sheeter Hemant would not be coming to the police station to sign for three days as he had entrusted him with some job," said the police commissioner

Warned rowdy sheeters

The police commissioner warned rowdy sheeters that they would take stern action if they were found involved in any anti-social activity.

The commissioner counseled 283 rowdy sheeters at police barracks grounds on Wednesday. He told the media that they have graded the rowdy elements as per their activities.

He said a close watch has been kept on them round the clock and if they repeated the same offense they would be booked under PD Act and later banished from the city.

“We will also request the courts to cancel their bail if some seasoned rowdies are involved in serious offenses,” the commissioner said.

He said the government was ready to help with the rowdy sheeters if they gave up their antisocial activities. The commissioner denied that rowdies were involved in ganja smuggling and in the real estate business.

He said those involved in these two activities would be dealt with separately. On drunken brawls and killings, the commissioner said notices were issued to the management of both bars and shops.

“The law and order situation is fully under control and our efforts in controlling the anti-social elements in the city will be seen shortly,’’ the commissioner said.