Suspended Hyderabad Constable's Suicide Threat Video Triggers Police Rebuttal
A suspended constable attached to the Jubilee Hills zone women's police station in Hyderabad created significant social media unrest after circulating a video where he threatened suicide. The constable, identified as M Yadagiri (45) from the 2002 batch, alleged harassment by senior Hyderabad police officials following his suspension.
Police Issue Strong Statement Denying Allegations
Hyderabad police responded late on Saturday night with an official statement, categorically terming the constable's allegations as "completely false". The police described the video as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and manipulate sentiment through emotional appeals.
The sequence of events unfolded rapidly on Saturday. Yadagiri was formally served suspension orders at 1 pm at the Jubilee Hills women police station. Approximately two hours later, at around 3 pm, he shared a self-recorded video on various WhatsApp media groups.
Details of the Controversial Video
In the disturbing selfie video, Yadagiri appeared near the railway tracks at Sanathnagar MMTS station, wearing blood-stained clothes. He directly threatened to end his life, specifically blaming senior police officers for what he claimed was persistent harassment. However, after circulating the video widely across social platforms, he reportedly returned to his home, raising questions about the authenticity of his immediate threat.
Police Cite Pattern of Misconduct
Hyderabad police provided detailed reasons for Yadagiri's suspension, painting a picture of consistent professional negligence:
- Frequent skipping of roll calls without providing valid reasons or explanations
- Sleeping in the rest room during designated duty hours
- Repeated failure to follow uniform regulations and dress code protocols
- Allegations of demanding money from victims who visited the station for counseling sessions
"Despite repeated warnings and counseling sessions from senior officers, he demonstrated no improvement in his conduct or professional behavior," the police statement emphasized. "This persistent disregard for discipline and protocol ultimately prompted the police commissioner to place him under suspension on Saturday."
History of Similar Incidents
Police officials revealed that this was not an isolated incident involving Yadagiri. They cited his previous postings at multiple locations where similar patterns emerged:
- SR Nagar traffic police station: Allegations of misconduct during traffic duty assignments
- Moghalpura police station: Previous disciplinary issues reported by supervisors
- Borabanda outpost: History of making false accusations against colleagues and superiors
The police statement concluded with a firm warning: "Legal action will be pursued against individuals or groups who engage in spreading false propaganda or attempting to undermine police credibility through fabricated narratives."
The incident highlights growing tensions within police departments regarding disciplinary measures and the increasing use of social media by disgruntled employees to air grievances publicly. It also raises questions about mental health support mechanisms for law enforcement personnel facing disciplinary action.
