Medikonduru SHO issued show-cause notice after RTI officials denied entry in police station - The HinduUpdated - August 08, 2026 09:30 am IST - GUNTURGuntur Superintendent of Police (SP) Vakul Jindal on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Medikonduru Police Station and ordered a preliminary inquiry into the allegations that the Andhra Pradesh State Chief Information Commissioner and officials of the State Information Commission were prevented from entering the police station during an official inspection.According to official communications issued by the SP, the action follows a representation submitted by State Chief Information Commissioner Vajja Srinivasa Rao alleging that he and Commission officials were denied entry into Medikonduru Police Station on July 13 while inspecting Right to Information (RTI) records and reviewing compliance with the RTI Act, 2005.The show-cause notice states that if the allegations are established, the SHO's conduct would amount to failure to discharge official duties lawfully, behaviour unbecoming of a disciplined police officer, disobedience of lawful procedure, and failure to extend due courtesy to a statutory authority. The officer has been directed to submit a written explanation within seven days.The SP has also appointed the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Thulluru, as the inquiry officer to conduct a fair, impartial and comprehensive preliminary enquiry and submit a report at the earliest. The findings will determine further disciplinary action, if warranted, against the officials concerned.Published - July 30, 2026 08:32 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }