ACP Vishnu Murthy faces disciplinary action for holding press meet without permission-Read

Suspended officer accuses ‘Pushpa 2’ actor of lacking basic understanding of law, warns him against tarnishing police force’s reputation

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police are writing to the DGP office to initiate disciplinary action against Vishnu Murthy, a DSP-rank officer who was placed under suspension, for holding a press conference in regard to the Allu Arjun controversy without obtaining permission from officials concerned.

Murthy worked with the Task Force wing of the Karimnagar police and was placed under suspension in October following various allegations against him.

On Sunday, he held a press meet at Press Club Hyderabad and accused the Pushpa 2 actor of lacking a basic understanding of the law. He also warned him against tarnishing the police force’s reputation. He targeted the Telugu film industry, too, for speaking against the police department.

Akshansh Yadav, DCP (central), said a report against Murthy will be forwarded to the DGP office seeking initiation of action against him.

“The DGP office will investigate the matter and take necessary action. We reiterate that such actions will not be tolerated and necessary disciplinary measures will be taken against those who violate the conduct rules,” the DCP said.