Hyderabad, Dec. 12: Thousands were put to inconvenience as lumpens rocked Koti after a temple was demolished by the civic authorities on Friday. A mob attacked indiscriminately, the affected people ran for safety fearing the violence. The situation was worse at the busy bus bays at Koti Women’s College and Osmania Medical College. The mob forced passengers to get down as they attacked buses and deflated tyres. As many as 22 buses were damaged in violence.
The stranded passengers could not even find autorickshaws since the drivers left from Koti fearing the agitators would damage the vehicles. Several people were injured in the police lathi charge. “Politicians are trying to play up even trivial issues to get mileage in the ensuing elections. But they indulge in such activities at the cost of the public,” said Mr Sandeep Kumar, an engineering student.
“The government should take stern action against the agitators who are creating unnecessary tension,” said Ms R. Santoshini, a housewife who was forced to get down a bus due to the agitation. Traders feared the tension would affect business in Koti, which has already lost its importance with the development of new business centres in the city. “Only a few buyers visit Koti now. These incidents will prevent the visitors further,” Mr P. M. Irafanullah, a textile shop owner here said.
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