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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
District judge Sonal Patil to participate in Pune's 13th LGBTIQA Pride Walk
On Sunday, Sonal Patil, District Judge and Secretary of Pune District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) and Dr Sanvi Jethwani, Co-Vice President of Maharashtra State Board for Protection of Transgender Rights and Welfare, will walk along with thousands at the 13th edition of LGBTIQA Pride March in Pune. This year, the march is being jointly organised by the District Legal Services Authority and Yutak Charitable Trust. Anil Ukaranade, founder director of Yutak Charitable Trust, said the presence of dignitaries such as Dr Jethwani and Patil is to bring the legal rights of the community to the mainstream. 'Of late, we have seen increased attacks on members of the community. Be it blackmailing of gay men, or transgenders not being given their rights, there is an uptick in such cases,' he said. Ukarande said the District Legal Services Authority provides legal aid to people who are not able to afford the legal costs. 'However, many in the community do not know of this,' he said. Yutak's collaboration with the DLSA is aimed at spreading awareness and urging the community to seek legal aid if necessary. Ukarande highlighted the numerous cases they had handled previously involving the transgender community. 'It's very important that the community gets to know of this resource,' he said. 'At the end of the day, it is the government that has to implement the schemes and formulate the same. We have seen if we work in silos there are gaps. When Dr Jethwani walks with us it is more than symbolic – it's is important that the community keeps all channels open for formulation of policies for them,' he said. Sonal Patil said DLSA Pune is organising the Pride Walk to promote awareness, acceptance, and legal rights. 'As the Secretary of District Legal Services Authority, Pune, proudly support the LGBTQA community's quest for equality and inclusivity,' she said. Protyush Borgohain, director of Digital Enterprise Platforms at Kohler Co, would also be the co-grand marshal. Previously, the Chief Election Commissioner of Maharashtra had led the march and was also a joint organizer. Dr Jethwani told The Indian Express that Pride is not just a celebration but a strong assertion of visibility, dignity, and the demand for equality for the community. 'Such events are essential to highlight the presence, struggles, and contribution of queer individuals from all walks of life,' she said. Last week, during the Thane Pride, members of a political party had tried to disrupt the event, which, Dr Jethwani said, was due to a lack of awareness and acceptance. 'One should look into the heart of people. They should rise beyond caste, creed, religion, etc,' she said. The Pride this year will start from Abhinav Chowk on Bajirao Road at 4.30 pm. This would be the first time since its inception the march has changed its route. Ukarande said this was done to ensure more visibility in the core city areas as well as to avoid traffic issues on FC and JM Road. Partha Sarathi Biwas is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express with 10+ years of experience in reporting on Agriculture, Commodities and Developmental issues. He has been with The Indian Express since 2011 and earlier worked with DNA. Partha's report about Farmers Producer Companies (FPC) as well long pieces on various agricultural issues have been cited by various academic publications including those published by the Government of India. He is often invited as a visiting faculty to various schools of journalism to talk about development journalism and rural reporting. In his spare time Partha trains for marathons and has participated in multiple marathons and half marathons. ... Read More
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Hans India
IPS officers get relief in actress Jethwani's case
Vijayawada: Two IPS officers - Kanti Rana Tata and Vishal Gunni, and former ACP K Hanumantha Rao got some relief in the film actress Kadambari Jethwani's forgery document case. The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday gave orders not to take further action on these suspended police officers in the forgery case of the Jethwani. These officers are facing charges that they illegally arrested actress Jethwani. She lodged a complaint to the Vijayawada police that she was illegally arrested and harassed by the Vijayawada police including some IPS officers in 2023. Later, the NDA government took action against the former intelligence chief PSR Anjaneyulu, two IPS officers Kanta Rana Tata, the former commissioner of police, Vijayawada, and Vishal Gunni the former DCP of Vijayawada. Kanti Rana, Vishal Gunni, former ACP K Hanumantha Rao and Circle Inspector M Satyanarayana filed a petition in the High Court alleging that their suspension was illegal and filed a petition for anticipatory bail. Counsel on behalf of the suspended police officers told the AP High Court that the police officers had performed their duty on the instructions of the higher authorities. They said investigation of the accused is not a crime and the IPS officers should get anticipatory bail. The AP High Court on Thursday continued the hearing and issued interim orders not to take further action against these police officers and posted the petition for further hearing for June 30. Senior advocates S Sriram, Vemulapati Pattabhi and Vinod Kumar Pandey argued on behalf of the police officers. They said performing the duties as per the instructions of the higher officers is not a crime. Jethwani had alleged that the Vijayawada police illegally detained and harassed her in a forgery case. It may be recalled that former intelligence chief PSR Anjaneyulu was arrested by the CID and sent to judicial remand. He has been under suspension for the past few months.
India Today
23-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Andhra Home Minister slams Jagan Reddy's party after senior officer's arrest
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha launched a scathing attack on the Opposition YSRCP, asserting that the TDP-led alliance government was unwavering in its commitment to uphold the law. She said the government would ensure that those who violated the law are brought to justice, regardless of their status or comments came after the Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested suspended senior police officer and former intelligence chief PSR Anjaneyulu from Hyderabad on Tuesday over his alleged role in harassing Mumbai-based actor-model Kadambari Jethwani. advertisementAnjaneyulu is one of three IPS officers—alongside Vishal Gunni and Kanthi Ratan Tata—who were suspended for allegedly 'hastily arresting' and 'harassing' Jethwani during the previous YSRCP regime without proper investigation. While top police officials remained tight-lipped, sections of the media and the ruling TDP stated that Anjaneyulu had been arrested. The TDP, in a post on X, said: 'IPS officer PSR Anjaneyulu has been arrested for harassing a woman (Jethwani) under the directions of (former CM and YSRCP chief) Jagan Reddy, mobilising the entire government machinery.'The party accused Anjaneyulu of aligning with YS Jagan Mohan Reddy while serving as the intelligence chief, and added that the harassment of the model was a 'known fact'. According to the TDP, the previous government used all its might to subdue Jethwani and compel her to 'submit', while the current government was 'doing justice' to her. An inquiry into the matter had earlier led to the suspension of the three officials, and the arrest of YSRCP leader Kukkala Vidyasagar. With Anjaneyulu's reported arrest, the TDP reiterated its commitment to Anitha, responding to YSRCP's criticism over the arrest, strongly criticised the Opposition for what she termed as 'hypocrisy and double standards', stating, 'Those who broke the law during the previous regime are now facing the consequences. We're not arresting anyone without evidence. This government works transparently.'She further challenged the YSRCP to engage in self-reflection and examine why officials who served under their administration are currently facing action. Drawing comparisons with the past, she added, 'Even honest officers like Sri Lakshmi were jailed during Jagan's rule. TDP leaders were hounded with fake cases then. Today, not a single official has been arrested due to our pressure—that alone proves our integrity."With inputs from PTITrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
Hans India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Ex AP intel chief arrested in Hyd
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh CID Police on Tuesday arrested suspended senior police officer and former intelligence chief PSR Anjaneyulu in Hyderabad on Tuesday for his alleged role in harassing Mumbai-based actor-model, Kadambari Narendra Kumar Jethwani. Anjaneyulu is one of the three Indian Police Service (IPS) officers who are under suspension for allegedly arresting and harassing Jethwani without proper investigation in a case filed against her during the erstwhile YSRCP regime. Vishal Gunni and Kanthi Ratan Tata are the other two IPS officers. Anjaneyulu, former Vijayawada Police Commissioner Tata and Gunni, then Deputy Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada were suspended last year following an inquiry into their role in the case. Initially, there was confusion over the veracity of IPS officer's arrest as the AP Police did not give any official confirmation. However, AP Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha later confirmed the arrest. "Today, former intelligence chief Anjaneyulu has been arrested in this matter (Jethwani case). We are going ahead transparently. Without evidence, department officials will not proceed for action. After gathering all the evidence, we are taking action," the minister said. Meanwhile, AP Crime Investigation Department (APCID) officials questioned the former intelligence chief after he was brought to Vijayawada from Hyderabad. The CID police alleged that Anjaneyulu played a prominent role in the arrest of the film actress, and he gave suggestions to the government how to deal with the case. It may be recalled here that the Vijayawada police booked a case on the actress and her parents in February 2024 alleging that she blackmailed an entrepreneur and YSRCP leader K Vidyasagar. Vijayawada police went to Mumbai and arrested the actress and brought to Ibrahimpatnam police station. She alleged that her family members were harassed by Vijayawada police and three IPS officers played a key role in the entire episode. Jethwani and her mother met the Home Minister after the NDA coalition government came to power and lodged a complaint against the police officials. According to the Home Minister, seven people were accused in the Jethwani's case. YSRCP leader Kukkala Vidyasagar has already been arrested in connection with this case. Asserting that there is no need for the TDP-led NDA government to trouble anybody, Anitha said that whoever has committed mistakes would have to be punished. Referring to Anjaneyulu, she noted that some officials are facing consequences of the actions they did during the previous YSRCP government. She alleged that some officials had worked to win the favour and appreciation of former chief minister, ministers and political leaders. In the meantime, the YSR Congress Party condemned the arrest. 'As part of the continued political vendetta and the now-notorious 'Red Book Governance' model unleashed by the TDP-led coalition, the arrest of former Intelligence chief PSR Anjaneyulu in connection with the Jathwani case marks yet another alarming misuse of state power,' it said. This incident further confirms that the police machinery in Andhra Pradesh is no longer functioning independently—it is operating under the political control and direction of IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, it alleged.
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Former intelligence chief Anjaneyulu arrested in model harassment case
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha on Tuesday said former intelligence chief PSR Anjaneyulu has been arrested in connection with a case involving the alleged harassment of Mumbai-based actor-model Kadambari Narendra Kumar Jethwani. Anjaneyulu is one of the three IPS officers who are under suspension for allegedly "hastily arresting" and "harassing" Jethwani without proper investigation in a case filed against her during the erstwhile YSRCP regime. Vishal Gunni and Kanthi Rana Tata are the other two IPS officers. According to the home minister, seven people are accused in Jethwani's case. YSRCP leader Kukkala Vidyasagar has already been arrested in connection with this case. "Today, former intelligence chief Anjaneyulu has also been arrested in this matter . We are going ahead transparently. Without evidence, department officials will not proceed for any action. After gathering all the evidence, we are taking some action," the minister told a news channel. Asserting that there is no need for the TDP-led NDA government to trouble anybody, Anitha said that whoever has committed mistakes would have to be punished. Referring to Anjaneyulu, she noted that some officials are facing consequences of the actions they did during the previous YSRCP government. She alleged that some officials had worked to win the favour and appreciation of former CM, ministers and political leaders. Recalling the imprisonment of senior IAS officer Yerra Srilakshmi, who was arrested for alleged graft during the united Andhra Pradesh era, Anitha questioned why officials working under the YSRCP government face charges, but not under TDP government. "Even we were in opposition several times. We were booked, but no official was subjected to any hardship because of us. We can vouch for it. But why officials, who worked under your government are being required to stand before the law for committing mistakes? You have to introspect it," she said. Anitha claimed that some officials are facing "difficulties" now because they allegedly obeyed the erstwhile YSRCP government to commit "mistakes." Further, she observed that Jethwani reposed faith in the southern state's police department and the NDA alliance government to lodge a complaint, which eventually led to a probe "uncovering the role of some IPS officers in her harassment, leading to their suspension". Meanwhile, visuals of Anjaneyulu, who was brought from Hyderabad to Vijayawada, went viral. Early on Tuesday, Andhra Pradesh CID Police arrested Anjaneyulu from Hyderabad. Before the home minister confirmed the case leading to Anjaneyulu's arrest, top police officials and sources remained tight-lipped about the development. A section of media houses, besides the ruling TDP, claimed that Anjaneyulu had been "arrested." "IPS officer PSR Anjaneyulu has been arrested for harassing a woman under the directions of Jagan Reddy, mobilising the entire government machinery," said TDP in a post on 'X'. Working as the intelligence chief during the erstwhile YSRCP government, Anjaneyulu toed YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's line, TDP alleged and claimed that harassing a woman is a "known fact". According to TDP, the previous government used all its might to subdue a woman and compel her to "submit" but asserted that the TDP-led government is doing "justice" to her now. Anjaneyulu, former Vijayawada Police Commissioner Tata and Gunni, then Deputy Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada, were suspended last year after an inquiry revealed their role in the alleged harassment of the model.
