Tension prevailed at Meerpet junction in Hyderabad on Wednesday after police used a mild lathicharge to disperse protesters demanding action over the alleged assault of two women in nearby Almasguda.
According to Telangana Today, members of local Dalit Christian organisations gathered at the junction and blocked the road. They demanded the arrest of those accused of assaulting the women about a month ago.
The women were allegedly cornered and assaulted by a group of men who accused them of attempting religious conversion. A video of the incident later circulated on social media, triggering protests in the area.
The situation became tense after members of Hindu organisations also assembled at the spot and raised slogans. The presence of rival groups at a busy junction created the possibility of further escalation and disrupted movement through the area.
Police intervened with a mild lathicharge to disperse the protesters and restore order. The report did not provide details of injuries, arrests or a formal police case arising from Wednesday’s confrontation.
Additional police personnel were deployed in Meerpet to prevent further disturbances. The immediate response placed the junction under heightened security after the road blockade and competing demonstrations brought a local dispute into a wider public-order situation.
The underlying assault allegation remains central to the protests. The available report does not establish the legal findings in that case or confirm the identities of those accused. Further action will depend on the police investigation and any formal proceedings connected with the incident.
