In different heartbreaking incidents of police high-handedness, auto drivers who were out to buy essentials were brutally thrashed by Hyderabad police.

The Telangana Police has been strictly enforcing the lockdown which was extended by CM KCR till May 7.

One such incident was reported in the Mirchowk Police Station area.

During one such drive, an auto driver alleged that while he was out to purchase gas for a cooking cylinder and milk for his children, policemen seized his vehicle and also thrashed him.

A migrant auto driver who was out searching gas refill and milk for kids, allegedly thrashed by police at Mir Chowk. Angry man damages his vehicle and confronted cops, asking ’We are hungry, we have no money and you are beating us, for what ?’ #Hyderabad @CPHydCity #Lockdown pic.twitter.com/6DNeGjeXuP — Aashish (@Ashi_IndiaToday) April 22, 2020

Frustrated over the police brutality, the man breaks down and hits the windshield his own rickshaw -- the sole source of his earning.

"From the past three days, we have no food. No one is giving us money. I told you I am out for a gas refill but you all are thrashing me. For what fault?" pleaded the driver in a video which captured the entire episode and has now become viral.

The incident has triggered massive outrage and many are questioning the behaviour of the police.

Activist and politician M Adithya Reddy tweeted, "It is clearly evident that food and supplies are not reaching people! Ration, food, essential supplies must be delivered. Please divert all resources to ensure people get BASICS!"

It is clearly evident that food and supplies are not reaching people! Ration, food, essential supplies must be delivered. Please divert all resources to ensure people get BASICS! @TelanganaCMO @SingireddyTRS @Eatala_Rajender @MPsantoshtrs @TelanganaDGP #CoronaVirus https://t.co/pjFbdgykYV — Adithya M Reddy (@AdithyaMarri) April 22, 2020

Reacting on the incident Sumanth Raman, a political analyst tweeted ’A total lockdown as at present beyond 3rd May looks unviable. There has to be partial easing.’

A total lockdown as at present beyond 3rd May looks unviable. There has to be partial easing. https://t.co/BUrrxyBoes — Sumanth Raman (@sumanthraman) April 22, 2020

POLICE THRASH DRIVER, WITNESSES

Another video from Hyderabad has highlighted police excesses amid the coronavirus lockdown.

Officers of the Telangana Police brutally thrashed an auto driver and when locals tried to help, they too were beaten up.

Warning: The below visuals can be distressing. Viewer discretion is advised.

Another incident of Police Brutality in #Hyderabad. Auto driver thrashed when others tried intervention they were also beaten up #HyderabadLockdown #TelanganaLockdown @TelanganaCOPs @hydcitypolice @CPHydCity we knew you are doing a fab job but such incident can't be appreciated. pic.twitter.com/X3oggpVHZW — Aashish (@Ashi_IndiaToday) April 22, 2020

In a video of the assault captured by locals, two policemen in uniform and a man in plainclothes can be seen lathicharging the man who falls down after repeated blows. Then the officers start kicking him.

When nearby locals intervene and try to stop the attack, the policemen also rain blows on them.