Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao on Thursday, June 4, met former MLA Balka Suman at Chanchalguda jail and accused the Telangana government of selective action against opposition leaders, saying he would write to Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy over an alleged coal scam in the state.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, KTR demanded to know why no action had been taken against Congress leaders Mynampally Hanumanth Rao and Anirudh Reddy, whom he accused of threatening to kill BRS leaders.
“Mynampally Hanumanth Rao and Anirudh Reddy threatened to kill our leader by pouring petrol. No action was taken against them, but Balka Suman was sent to jail,” he said.
Suman was arrested on May 30 for alleged inflammatory remarks made at a BRS meeting at Telangana Bhavan, where he purportedly called on party cadre to sabotage railway networks, set the Singareni Bhavan on fire and conspire against the government. He was sent to 14-day judicial custody the following day.
Case transferred to Banjara Hills
The sedition-related case against Suman was transferred from Nampally Police Station to Banjara Hills Police Station on Wednesday, June 3.
The first information report (FIR), originally registered on May 26, invokes provisions relating to mischief by fire or explosives, criminal intimidation, statements conducing to public mischief, abetment and criminal conspiracy, along with Section 4 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.
Chanchalguda Jail
Chanchalguda Jail, located in Hyderabad, India, is one of the oldest prisons in the country, having been established in the 19th century during the Nizam era. It has historically housed political prisoners, including freedom fighters during the Indian independence movement. The jail remains operational today, serving as a central prison for the region.
Telangana Bhavan
Telangana Bhavan is a prominent government guesthouse and cultural center located in New Delhi, India, serving as the official state guesthouse for the government of Telangana. Its history is closely tied to the formation of Telangana as a separate state in 2014, after which the building was allocated to represent the new state’s interests and cultural identity in the capital. The Bhavan often hosts official events, cultural programs, and provides accommodation for dignitaries visiting from Telangana.
Singareni Bhavan
Singareni Bhavan is the headquarters of The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), a major coal mining company based in Hyderabad, India. Originally established in 1920 with its headquarters in Kothagudem, the company moved its corporate office to this landmark building in Hyderabad to oversee its extensive coal operations across the Telangana region. The building stands as a symbol of the region’s industrial heritage and the company’s century-long contribution to India’s energy sector.
Banjara Hills Police Station
Banjara Hills Police Station is a law enforcement facility located in the upscale Banjara Hills area of Hyderabad, India. The station serves a historically affluent neighborhood that was originally settled by the Banjara (nomadic) community and later developed into a major commercial and residential district. It plays a key role in maintaining public safety and order in one of the city’s most prominent areas.
Nampally Police Station
The Nampally Police Station, located in Hyderabad, India, is one of the oldest and most historically significant police stations in the city, dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century during the period of the Nizam of Hyderabad. It has served as a key law enforcement hub for the area and gained notoriety in the 20th century for housing political prisoners and being the site of controversial detentions during various movements. Today, it continues to function as a police station, representing a blend of colonial-era architecture and modern policing in the heart of the city.
