Former TS Transport Minister Mahender Reddy booked for abusing Tandur Town CI

Hyderabad: Police have booked TRS MLC and former Transport Minister Patnam Mahender Reddy for abusing Tandur Town Police Station CI Rajender Reddy.

An audio clip had gone viral in which the caller believed to be Mahender Reddy is heard abusing the police officer. The caller is questioning about 'rowdy sheeters' entering a temple during the Bhavigi Bhadreshwara Jatara earlier this week. He is heard using filthy language and cuss words. Even after the CI requested the MLC not to speak harshly, the TRS leader continued to abuse him.

When the officer tried to enquire whether he was speaking about those who accompany local MLA Rohit Reddy, the caller lashed out at the CI.

The caller even challenged him to record the call citing that it would not have any impact. The caller threatened to ruin the career of the police officer. The caller said the officer will continue to suffer even if he is transferred to another place.

TRC MLC accused the CI of being involved in illegal businesses and threatens to get him arrested.

A case has been filed under Section 353, 504, 506 of IPC, at Tandur town police station against TRS MLC Mahender Reddy.

Telangana State Police Officer's Association strongly condemned the incident. They urged the government to take necessary legal action against the MLC.

On the other hand, MLA Rohith Reddy's followers have filed a complaint against Mahender Reddy, stating that he insulted them by addressing them as rowdy sheeters during the telephonic conversation with the CI. Mahender Reddy was the transport minister from 2014- 2018.Tandur Constituency was represented by Mahender Reddy until 2018 when Rohit Reddy was made MLA.