Hyderabad: More than 2,500 students protested on Monday demanding stringent action against the four accused in the Disha rape and burning case. Female students were present in visibly large numbers in the procession that started from Indira Park, taking the police by surprise.
The students, under the banner of Akhil Bharatiya Vidhyarthi Parishad, went in a procession from Indira Park to gather at Bagh Lingampally. Those who spontaneously turned up to register their protest included students from universities and colleges in and around the city. Initially, police estimated that only a few of the students would assemble, but their numbers picked up gradually.
The protesting students carried banners and placards during their march, while also shouting slogans condemning the incident.
National secretary general of ABVP Nidhi Tripathi criticised the police, Telangana State home minister Mahmood Ali and the state government for the way the case was initially dealt with. They demanded that a fast-track court be set up immediately to try the accused and award death penalty to Disha’s rapists.
A large number of policemen guarded the procession.
At one stage, students sat down near the Indira Park and raised slogans relentlessly.
Cops seek 10-day custody of rapists
Shadnagar police has filed a petition in court asking for 10-day police custody of the four accused in the rape and murder of veterinarian Disha. The police said it needed more time to gather evidence and has not questioned the four suspects thoroughly.
The police has also pointed out that Disha’s mobile has not been found. Meanwhile, at a review meeting on Sunday. DGP M. Mahendar Reddy said the probe must be completed in a time-bound manner.
