Mafia rule, law-and-order collapse exposed by Salman murder

Tadepalli, Jan 20: Former MLA Koramutla Srinivasulu said the coalition government has reduced governance to self-promotion and attacking the opposition, with Chandrababu Naidu and Nara Lokesh using every platform only to target Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy because they have nothing to show on governance. He said Andhra Pradesh has turned into a mafia state, with land, sand, liquor, mining and drug rackets flourishing under political protection, while corruption and illegal plunder have become routine.
He held police failure directly responsible for the brutal murder of Dalit activist Manda Salman in Pinnelli village. He said Salman’s only “crime” was supporting a party of his choice. Forced to live outside his village due to fear, Salman returned only to see his ailing wife and was beaten to death with iron rods. He called the attempt to block Salman’s burial in his own village and the displacement of hundreds of families a grave attack on basic rights.
Srinivasulu said the Salman murder proves the total collapse of law and order. He demanded a CBI inquiry, strict action against responsible police officials, and full rehabilitation of the family, including Rs. 1 crore compensation, five acres of land and one government job. He asserted that the party will continue its struggle until justice is delivered.