Put down violence with an iron hand: Dr. JP

Loksatta Party national President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan today asked the administrative machinery to ruthlessly put down violence engineered under the pretext of religion or some other cause.

In a media statement, Dr. JP appealed to people to maintain restraint and not be swayed by emotions in the context of the clashes between two religious groups in Kishenbagh, Hyderabad. They should, instead, cooperate with officials in restoring peace.

In the context of the State’s bifurcation and the need to ensure a bright future for all Telugu people, all parties and sections should strive to maintain peace in Hyderabad.