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Andhra Pradesh HC seeks police report on cement plant row
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday directed the police to submit complete details of alleged obstruction of mining and plant operations of Bharathi Cement Corporation by a group reportedly backed by the ruling party. Justice Kuncham Maheswara Rao issued the orders while hearing a petition from the company seeking registration of a case and police protection.
Company director G Balaji alleged that the police failed to act despite complaints. Senior counsel C. V. Mohan Reddy told the court that persons removed for indiscipline had joined others and were blocking roads leading to the plant, severely affecting movement. The court observed that the police have a constitutional responsibility to act in accordance with law.
The Indian Opinion
This case pits a private company against allegations of political interference, but no side is above the law. The court has rightly demanded a police report before any conclusions are drawn. Exaggerated claims of a ruling-party conspiracy or of a routine labour dispute both need evidence. The real test will be whether the police file a thorough, impartial report. Until then, all assertions remain unproven.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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