Police integrity diminished under Naidu’s rule: YSRCP

Amaravati: Former Minister and YSRCP leader Merugu Nagarjuna on Wednesday expressed concern over the deteriorating state of police system in Andhra Pradesh, stating that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s governance is responsible for the loss of respect and morale among police officials.

He told the media at the party’s central office on how a police official took part in the birthday celebration of the wife of Chilakaluripet MLA and referred to an incident in Anantapur district where a Circle Inspector (CI) was forced to apologise after speaking out honestly. He stated that these events are a reflection of how the police system is weakening under the TDP coalition government’s administration.

Nagarjuna raised concerns about the government’s actions, including the sidelining of 16 IPS officers. He stated that these actions are sending a message that officials must follow political directions or face consequences.