Hyderabad : In a shocking incident that mirrors the dramatic flair of a Pawan Kalyan blockbuster, police in Tenali town, Guntur district, have been accused of resorting to ‘third degree’ vigilante-style justice – a daylight brutality, beating three Dalit youths in a public spectacle.
The incident, which took place in the Aithanagar area, has sparked outrage after a video of the assault went viral on social media, showing uniformed officers mercilessly thrashing the youths with lathis in broad day light and in full view of the public, targeting their legs and soles in a manner reminiscent of a cinematic goon-bashing scene in “Gabbar Singh”. Of course he is happened to be the Deputy Chief Minister of the state today.
The police claim the youths- identified as Victor, Baboolal, and Rakesh, alleged associates of a local rowdy-sheeter named Laddoo- attacked Constable Chiranjeevi while under the influence of ganja. Acting on the constable’s complaint, the Tenali Two Town police registered a case and took the accused to Aithanagar, where they were made to sit on the road and beaten in full public view.
The officers, seemingly channeling the larger-than-life heroics of a Pawan Kalyan film, appeared to treat the youths like movie villains, delivering blows as if choreographed to a rousing background score. Witnesses reported the police justifying the act as “public awareness,” a claim that has drawn sharp criticism for its absurdity in a civilized society.
However, the youths tell a starkly different story, alleging that Constable Chiranjeevi demanded a bribe from them, which they refused to pay. Fearing exposure of his corrupt practices, they claim, the constable fabricated the assault charge to frame them in a false case.This accusation of bribery and misuse of power has added fuel to the controversy, raising serious questions about police accountability and the rule of law. The viral video, widely circulated on platforms like X, shows the youths pleading for mercy as the officers continue their assault, undeterred by the presence of bystanders.
Posts on X have condemned the police’s actions, with users decrying the “cruel and barbaric” treatment and questioning the need for such extrajudicial punishment. “What crime justifies this brutality? This isn’t justice; it’s a mockery of the law,” one user posted. Another remarked, “This looks like a scene straight out of a Pawan Kalyan movie, but this is real life- where’s the justice?” The incident has drawn comparisons to the high-octane, goon-thrashing sequences in Pawan Kalyan’s films, where the hero single-handedly disciplines criminals to the cheers of the audience.
However, in this real-world scenario, the police’s cinematic-style “justice” has been met with widespread condemnation. Critics argue that such actions undermine the principles of a civilized society, where legal processes, not public beatings, are meant to deliver justice.“If the police take the law into their own hands, what’s the point of courts and the justice system?” one X user questioned. The incident has reignited debates about police brutality and systemic discrimination, particularly against marginalized communities like Dalits.The Andhra Pradesh police have yet to issue an official statement addressing the allegations of bribery or the public assault.
Meanwhile, calls for an investigation into the incident and accountability for the officers involved are growing louder, with activists and citizens demanding justice for the youths. As the video continues to circulate and public outrage mounts, this disturbing episode serves as a stark reminder that real-life justice cannot be reduced to cinematic theatrics. In a society governed by the rule of law, such actions are not only absurd but a grave injustice that demands immediate redress.
