Hyderabad, Oct. 27 -- The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Sunday, October 26, demanded the Telangana police to act tough against criminal elements and to hesitate to "do encounters" to keep the citizens safe and secure.

VHP Telangana chief spokesperson Pagudakula Bala Swamy in a video message said "Jihadi terrorists" with huge numbers are "without any fear" attacking and killing the policemen in the state.

"Criminals are attacking IPS officers without fear of law and consequences. The police find a solution to the problem and if need be don't hesitate to do encounters to see that citizens are safe," said Balaswamy.

His comments were in reference to the shocking incident wherein Hyderabad South East Zone's Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) S...