Hyderabad Police have filed a case against MIM legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi for obstructing a police officer’s duty and promoting hatred between different groups. The case was registered at Santosh Nagar Police Station under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Representation of the People Act.
Akbaruddin Owaisi, who is running for re-election in Chandrayangutta Assembly constituency, was giving a speech at a public meeting on Tuesday night. When he noticed a police inspector near the stage, he told the officer that there were still five minutes remaining. He then made a comment suggesting that the officer should leave and made additional remarks about his own courage and previous attempts on his life.
The specific charges against Akbaruddin Owaisi include assault or criminal force to deter a public servant, promoting enmity between different groups, criminal intimidation, making statements that create or promote hatred, and promoting enmity between classes in connection with an election.
The case against him highlights his actions at the public meeting and the potential consequences of his words. The Hyderabad Police are taking these charges seriously and are proceeding with legal action.