Hyderabad Police officers seek mass leave

HYDERABAD: In shocking turn of events, police officers in Hyderabad have submitted leave requests following a protest by lawyers against the police, media reported.
According to reports, district police officers, including SHOs (Station House Officers) and the SP Headquarters, have applied for a one-month leave due to the ongoing tensions.
The protests, led by lawyers, were aimed at pressuring the police into meeting illegal demands.
SP Headquarters Masood Iqbal expressed his frustration, stating, “We have taken bullets and provided testimonies. Now, threats are being made inside our offices.”
The tension between the lawyers and the police is growing, as the lawyers demand unreasonable concessions. Following these developments, the DIG Hyderabad arrived at the SSP’s office in response to the leave requests submitted by police officers.
The situation remains tense as both sides navigate the ongoing confrontation. The tension between the two sides started when, angry lawyers staged a protest inside the SSP office, which lasted for over 10 hours. –Agencies