The Telangana government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has taken a significant step by announcing the withdrawal of all police cases filed against students of the University of Hyderabad (HCU). Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka made the announcement on Monday, stating that the state has decided to revoke all charges registered during the recent protests related to land issues in Kanchegachibowli.
The protests, which drew widespread attention across the Telugu states, were sparked by the alleged attempt to take over 400 acres of land in the Kanchegachibowli area. Students raised objections, accusing authorities of destroying natural resources under the guise of development. When government machinery, including bulldozers, began clearing trees from the site, students intervened, leading to the registration of police cases against them.
The matter has also reached the Supreme Court, which recently took a serious view of the developments. The apex court questioned the Telangana government over the rapid clearing of trees across 100 acres in just three days and warned against taking the law into its own hands. The court sought a comprehensive report on the issue and demanded an explanation for the urgency shown in the matter.
The state government’s move to withdraw the cases is seen as a response to both student outcry and judicial scrutiny, and it underscores the administration’s attempt to ease tensions surrounding the controversial land issue.