Vijayawada
Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday said that those, who try to take the law into their hands in the name of freedom of the Press, human rights and democracy for selfish ends, are anti-socials. Stressing on the need to redefine the words ‘anti-social elements’, he said that those trolling courts and judges on social media and TV debates are also anti-nationals. Referring to the recent violent incidents at Angallu and Punganuru allegedly involving opposition TDP leaders, the Chief Minister said that certain groups, aiming at disturbing the peace in society, are trying to attack the government. They are also anti-social, he said, and urged the police to deal with them sternly. He was addressing police personnel on the Police Commemoration Day after taking the salute at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium here. Even the courts of law and judicial officers are being heckled and trolled on social media and TV debates are being conducted by those who didn’t get judgments in their favour after being caught with evidences, he said, adding that such elements are also anti-socials. He was apparently referring to court orders on corruption cases allegedly involving TDP President and former chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Jagan Mohan Reddy said despite being citizen-friendly and acting with human touch, the police should not compromise on maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of girls, women, especially those of the oppressed classes. At a time when criminals are adopting modern methods, the police also need to adopt innovative ideas to curb crimes while updating themselves on scientific investigation of crimes, he said. The Chief Minister said that Andhra Pradesh police, equipped with a strong team of 30 cyber experts, stands first in the country in the investigation of cyber crimes.
