Mahabubabad CI Raghupathi Reddy has been relieved of his duties pending an enquiry after videos showed him allegedly grabbing protesting students by the throat. Student organisations condemned the incident and demanded his suspension and withdrawal of the decision on polytechnic education.
The SFI district committee has accused the Congress government of contradicting its assurances that there would be no oppression or illegal detentions against people's movements.
On Monday, a multitude of Student Federation of India (SFI) activists converged upon the district collectorate, pressing for the resolution of issues plaguing the education sector.