New Delhi | Minister of State for home affairs, G Kishan Reddy gave a controversial remark on terrorism, terming Hyderabad as a ‘safe haven for terrorists’.
Speaking to news agency ANI, the Telangana MP said, “There are places in the country where terror activities are on a rise. If an incident takes place in Bengaluru or Bhopal, its roots are traced to Hyderabad. State police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have arrested terrorists in Hyderabad every two-three months”.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reportedly rebuked the comments.
Meanwhile, reacting to Reddy’s comment Lok Sabha MP from Hyderabad Asaduddin Owaisi said, “I would like to ask him [Reddy] that in last five years how many times did NIA, IB and RAW gave in writing that Hyderabad is a safe zone for terror? It is unfortunate the he is saying such things.”
Owaisi called Reddy “irresponsible”.
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