Case Against BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy Over Religious Remarks on Karimnagar CP Ghaus Alam at Jatara

A major political and administrative controversy has erupted after Padi Kaushik Reddy, BRS MLA from Huzurabad, allegedly made religious and threatening remarks against Ghaus Alam, the Commissioner of Police, Karimnagar. The incident took place during the Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara at Veenavanka, following which Karimnagar police registered a criminal case, and the Telangana IPS Officers’ Association strongly condemned the remarks, demanding an unconditional public apology.

What Exactly Did the MLA Say?

According to police records and the official statement of the Telangana IPS Officers’ Association, while police officers were discharging their lawful duties at the jatara venue, Padi Kaushik Reddy:

• Targeted the religion of CP Ghaus Alam
• Made baseless allegations, claiming that the Commissioner was involved in religious conversions
• Issued verbal threats, allegedly stating that “the BRS government will return and then he would be dealt with”

The IPS Association categorically stated that these remarks were false, unsubstantiated, and made without any provocation, and that the exact words were intentionally withheld to maintain public decorum.

Sequence of Events at Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara

The incident unfolded when the MLA reached the jatara venue with a large convoy and supporters.

• Police stopped excess vehicles, citing crowd management and security restrictions
• A heated argument broke out between the MLA and police officials
• To prevent escalation, police escorted the MLA and his wife away from the venue
• This led to a scuffle between police and the MLA’s supporters
• Subsequently, Padi Kaushik Reddy staged a sit-in protest on the Huzurabad road, alleging police high-handedness

During this protest and confrontation, the MLA allegedly made religious and derogatory remarks against the Karimnagar Police Commissioner.

Case Registered Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Following complaints, Karimnagar police registered a case against the MLA under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:

• Section 126(2)
• Section 132
• Section 196
• Section 299
• Along with other relevant sections

Police clarified that the case covers intimidation, obstruction of duty, public disorder, and inappropriate remarks against a serving IPS officer.

IPS Officers’ Association Issues Strong Condemnation

The Telangana IPS Officers’ Association, led by senior IPS officers, expressed serious concern and anger over the incident. In its statement, the Association said:

• The allegations against CP Ghaus Alam were malicious, baseless, and vicious
• Dragging an officer’s religion into official matters is a direct attack on the neutrality and dignity of civil services
• Such remarks undermine morale, independence, and constitutional functioning of the police force

Demand for Immediate and Unconditional Apology

The IPS Officers’ Association has:

• Demanded an immediate, unconditional public apology from Padi Kaushik Reddy
• Called upon authorities to take cognisance of the grave misconduct by a sitting MLA
• Warned that failure to act would normalise intimidation and communal targeting of civil servants

Wider Political and Institutional Debate

The remarks against Karimnagar CP Ghaus Alam have triggered a wider debate across Telangana on:

• Political pressure on police officers
• Use of religious identity to target civil servants
• The need to protect institutional dignity and secular governance

With a criminal case now registered and the IPS Officers’ Association stepping in firmly, the controversy has moved far beyond a jatara-related dispute, placing the focus squarely on the remarks made by Padi Kaushik Reddy against a serving IPS officer and the larger issue of safeguarding the independence of the civil services.

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