The Alwal Deputy Commissioner of Police has said Cantonment MLA Dr P. Shankar Rao had not only failed to cooperate with the police during investigation but also obstructed the policemen from performing their duties. He said because of his hostile attitude, they have registered a criminal case against the MLA. He also claimed that Shankar Rao was not at all arrested. He said police would start investigation after Shankar Rao’s health improved. Police had served notices on the MLA thrice in a land dispute case, he added.
The DCP said Shankar Rao had never cooperated in the investigation. He said when police tried to question him thrice, he evaded the investigators. He said when the police went to his house for inquiry, he had not cooperated with them and instead he had abused the police.
Due to this reason, he was brought to the police station, he maintained.
Stating that they had not treated Shankar Rao as an accused, the DCP said it was at his request that the police had extended medical aid to him.
–Agencies