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Andhra Pradesh
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The police, however, acted tactfully at that time and avoided bloodshed. But peace is still elusive in Kottakurru for the last few weeks due to some reason or the other. The issues have assumed political colour, particularly after the panchayat elections. To put an end to such disturbing developments, the police have been regularly organising meetings of local people in the village. The Superintendent of Police, K.V. Rajendranath Reddy, who was the chief guest, made it clear that the `Durai'--the practice of following local customs imposed by Peddakapus (village elders)--should be followed only when it was widely accepted. In a democracy, everybody was free to elect anybody of his/her choice, he pointed out. The S.P. however maintained that `Durai' alone was not a law and reminded the fishermen that there was a legislature which was the supreme body to pass laws and accordingly nobody else could decide about a law in a village. Also one was supposed to strictly abide by law, passed by a constitutional authority. Mr. Rajendranath Reddy advised the people not to insist on compulsorily following local regulations and also not to recollect the past resulting in breach of peace. The official pointed out that any custom or regulation could be accepted if it had everybody's approval and pointed as to how systems like monarchy crumbled due to opposition from people. He made it clear that the police, charged with the responsibility of maintaining law and order would settle the cases in police station and nobody should usurp that power. About complaints of harassment by the police, the S.P. promised that he would take strict action against the erring persons and there need not be any doubt about it. Mr. Reddy disclosed that a village action and development plan was getting ready and would be impartially implemented. He informed that a police outpost would start functioning in the village soon and also there would be round the clock patrolling by AR party, headed by an S.I. The official assured that based on good conduct and performance by villagers, all cases might be withdrawn after six months. He wanted a `Durai' to be imposed by village elders for bringing in a trouble free atmosphere and also to put a ban on consumption of liquor. The S.P. appealed that the villagers should be able to set a perfect example to others by leading an amicable life. The police, he said, was interested in maintaining peace. The Allur legislator and former Housing Minister, Adala Prabhakara Reddy, regretted that during the last six months the villagers lost heavily in view of the tense atmosphere. While the administration was interested in maintaining peace, the initiative should also come from the villagers, he said and promised compensation to those who had lost their belongings. The former legislator and Congress leader, K. Vishnuvardhana Reddy, wanted issues not to be politicised.
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