<p>State home minister Basavaraj Bommai said the encounter of the four accused in the Hyderabad rape and murder case has sent a strong message to the criminals across India.</p>.<p>Speaking to media persons here at Hubballi Airport on Friday, he said that the Hyderabad police have taken action based on the circumstances prevailing there and responded accordingly.</p>.<p>“Imagine what would have been the reaction of people, if the four accused had escaped from the custody of the police,” he said and added that encounter is the best message sent to all those hard criminals who indulge in such heinous crimes.</p>.<p>The Telangana police have responded to the sentiments expressed by the people of Hyderabad. He said there is a frustration among people regarding the increasing crime against women.</p>.<p>"There could still be debate on the means employed by the police, but, I feel, as per the information received, police resorted to encounter as they had no other choice,” he said and added that henceforth criminals will think twice before committing such heinous crimes.</p>.<p>“According to me they have done a good job,” he said.</p>.<p>Giving a certificate of ‘honesty’ to the Cyberabad Commissioner of Police Vishwanath Sajjanar, Bommai said he has known Sajjanar for a long time and is an old family friend. “He is a dedicated and honest police officer and will wish him success in his future,” he said.</p>.<p><strong>People’s verdict</strong></p>.<p>BJP leader and MLC Pradeep Shetar said who are we (politician) to give an opinion when people themselves have announced the verdict on the encounter by hailing the police officials. Criminals have received a strong message, he said and added that Sajjanar has showed a way to other police officials on how to handle such criminal cases.</p>
<p>State home minister Basavaraj Bommai said the encounter of the four accused in the Hyderabad rape and murder case has sent a strong message to the criminals across India.</p>.<p>Speaking to media persons here at Hubballi Airport on Friday, he said that the Hyderabad police have taken action based on the circumstances prevailing there and responded accordingly.</p>.<p>“Imagine what would have been the reaction of people, if the four accused had escaped from the custody of the police,” he said and added that encounter is the best message sent to all those hard criminals who indulge in such heinous crimes.</p>.<p>The Telangana police have responded to the sentiments expressed by the people of Hyderabad. He said there is a frustration among people regarding the increasing crime against women.</p>.<p>"There could still be debate on the means employed by the police, but, I feel, as per the information received, police resorted to encounter as they had no other choice,” he said and added that henceforth criminals will think twice before committing such heinous crimes.</p>.<p>“According to me they have done a good job,” he said.</p>.<p>Giving a certificate of ‘honesty’ to the Cyberabad Commissioner of Police Vishwanath Sajjanar, Bommai said he has known Sajjanar for a long time and is an old family friend. “He is a dedicated and honest police officer and will wish him success in his future,” he said.</p>.<p><strong>People’s verdict</strong></p>.<p>BJP leader and MLC Pradeep Shetar said who are we (politician) to give an opinion when people themselves have announced the verdict on the encounter by hailing the police officials. Criminals have received a strong message, he said and added that Sajjanar has showed a way to other police officials on how to handle such criminal cases.</p>
