Srinivas Goud demands restoration of RS Praveen Kumar’s security cover

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud criticised the Congress government for withdrawing the security cover of BRS leader and former IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar, alleging political motives and demanding the immediate restoration and enhancement of his security arrangements.

Hyderabad: Former Minister V Srinivas Goud criticised the Congress government for withdrawing the security cover of BRS general secretary and former IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar, alleging that the move was politically motivated. Holding the ruling Congress responsible for the safety of Praveen Kumar, he demanded that the government immediately restore and enhance his security cover and provide him with a new security vehicle.

Speaking to mediapersons on Friday, Srinivas Goud said Praveen Kumar, a recipient of the President’s Police Medal and several other honours, had served with distinction and continued to face security threats, as evident from intelligence inputs. He cautioned that revoking his security violated constitutional guarantees under Articles 14 and 21.

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Pointing out that Sirpur-Kaghaznagar, which Praveen Kumar represents politically, has a history of Maoist activity, the former Minister questioned the rationale behind withdrawing security for a person facing potential threats. He accused the Congress government of acting with political intolerance and selectively targeting opposition leaders while extending security to others without justification.

He also questioned the silence of the IPS Officers’ Association over the issue.