Senior Telugu Desam Party leader and Tadipatri municipal chairman J C Prabhakar Reddy, known for his aggressive attitude and arrogance, had an unpleasant experience on Thursday from the top police official.
The episode follows Prabhakar Reddy’s recent controversial remarks against ASP Rohit Kumar Choudhary, assistant superintendent of police at Tadipatri.
A video clipping of JC brother using abusive language against the IPS officer went viral on social media, drawing criticism from the opposition as well as the police officials.
In the footage; widely circulated by local TV channels and social platforms; the TDP chairman can be seen angrily berating the officer, questioning his credentials.
JC even warned that he would “sit in front of” the officer’s house and asserting that he possessed a licensed revolver.
Video excerpts show Prabhakar Reddy repeatedly accusing the ASP of ignorance of local conditions and protocol, and telling the officer to “be careful” and leave “for his own good,” while threatening to send legal notices and stage protests.
Anantapur superintendent of police P Jagadish strongly condemned JC’s foul language and announced that legal action would be taken against the TDP leader for his inappropriate comments against a police officer.
In an attempt to offer an explanation, Prabhakar Reddy reportedly visited the SP’s office and waited for nearly an hour; but was denied a meeting. The SP refused to meet the TDP leader and asked him to get lost.
A humiliated Prabhakar Reddy left the place in a huff.
The incident marks yet another escalation in the uneasy relationship between the police and the senior TDP leader, who is known for his public confrontations with officials.