Hyderabad, April 7 -- The Telangana High Court on Monday, April 6, issued notices to both the central and state governments seeking an explanation over the allocation of the 7th rank at the national level to Shamirpet Police Station in Hyderabad in 2025.

The court was hearing a petition filed by Lokahita Society, which challenged the authorities' inaction on a representation submitted in February.

Allegations of poor performance

During the hearing, senior counsel Ravichander and advocate S Gautham, appearing for the petitioner, argued that the police station's performance has been unsatisfactory. They alleged lapses in investigations, negligence in registering complaints, and overall inefficiency in functioning.

Concerns over transpar...