Hyderabad, Feb. 25 -- Telangana Commission for Backwards Classes (BC) Chairperson G Niranjan on Tuesday, February 24, visited Kummera village in Nagarkurnool district following the death of a two-month-old infant during the Mallanna jatara.

He paid tributes at the baby's grave, consoled the bereaved family, and sought detailed reports from district officials.

Alleging lapses in security and supervision, Niranjan said the Commission would not tolerate attacks on the poor and weaker sections. He directed the District Collector to conduct an inquiry into allegations that backwards-class devotees were denied entry to the temple during the February 18 festival.

Alleged caste-based assault

According to the complaint filed with the police, t...