Telangana High Court Issues Notices in Petition Challenging Police Station Ranking
In a significant development, the Telangana High Court has issued notices to both the Central and state governments regarding a petition that contests the ranking of Shamirpet police station. The station, part of the Malkajgiri Commissionerate, was ranked as the seventh best police station in India and the best in Telangana for the year 2025. These rankings are annually awarded by the Union Home Ministry based on various performance parameters.
Justice EV Venugopal's Hearing and NGO Allegations
Justice EV Venugopal issued the notices before admission while hearing a petition filed by the NGO Lokahitha Society. The society has raised a series of serious allegations against the personnel stationed at Shamirpet police station. They claim that despite submitting representations in February 2026 to reconsider the station's ranking, no action was taken by higher authorities.
The petition details multiple instances of alleged misconduct, including corruption, dereliction of duty, selective investigation, and abuse of authority. One notable case cited involves an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigation in April 2025, where a sub-inspector was allegedly caught accepting a bribe of Rs 22,000. It was further claimed that the same officer had previously taken Rs 2 lakh from the complainant.
Further Incidents and Media Reports
In addition to the ACB case, the society referenced a May 2025 news report that alleged illegal activities at the police station. These included forced collections, settlements under duress, demands for money and fuel, and unwarranted interference in civil disputes. The petition also highlights repeated failures by the personnel to register First Information Reports (FIRs) in land trespass complaints from Bommarasipet village, forcing victims to seek redress in the high court.
Another case mentioned in the petition involves allegations of delay in FIR registration, exclusion of key accused individuals, and non-compliance with court directions. Police are accused of omitting the name of a primary accused in the chargesheet and ignoring crucial evidence.
Land-Grabbing Allegation and Coercion
The petitioner further described an incident from November 2025, where police personnel allegedly accompanied revenue officials and private individuals during an attempted land-grabbing. According to the allegations, victims were coerced into accepting a compromise settlement under pressure from the authorities.
This legal challenge underscores ongoing concerns about police accountability and the integrity of performance rankings in law enforcement. The Telangana High Court's issuance of notices marks a critical step in addressing these allegations and ensuring transparency in the evaluation process for police stations across the state and nation.
