Sri Vijaya Puram, July 6: A non-bailable FIR has been registered against Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council (SVPMC) Ward No. 6 councillor Aziz-ur-Rehman, popularly known as Niyamat, following allegations that he made abusive and derogatory remarks against members of the Valmiki community, escalating a controversy that has dominated local public discourse over the past week.
The FIR was registered on the basis of a complaint lodged by Sher Singh and others, who alleged that Aziz-ur-Rehman used abusive language and referred to members of the community as “low people.” Based on the complaint, police have initiated an investigation into the allegations.
The latest development comes days after members of the Valmiki community publicly demanded action against the councillor, alleging that he had made caste-based remarks following a recent altercation involving members of the community. Community representatives had urged the authorities to examine whether the facts warranted action under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The present FIR has been registered on the basis of the complaint submitted to the police, and the allegations remain under investigation.
The controversy has unfolded against the backdrop of another politically sensitive issue involving Aziz-ur-Rehman, the continuing dispute over free-roaming pigs in several parts of Sri Vijaya Puram. Over the past several months, the councillor has emerged as one of the most vocal elected representatives demanding stricter enforcement against free-roaming pigs, arguing that they pose a serious public health, sanitation and safety concern.
The issue has generated considerable debate across the islands. Residents from several localities have repeatedly complained about pigs entering residential areas, damaging property and creating unhygienic conditions. At the same time, pig rearers and their supporters have argued that pig farming has been a traditional source of livelihood for many families and have called upon the administration to pursue consultation and rehabilitation measures alongside enforcement.
Against this backdrop, the recent exchange of allegations between the councillor and members of the Valmiki community has added a fresh political and social dimension to an already contentious civic issue.
Aziz-ur-Rehman was also expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party earlier this year over alleged anti-party activities during the Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council Chairperson election, according to the party’s announcement at the time.
Police said the investigation into the present case is underway and efforts are being made to contact Aziz-ur-Rehman for questioning.
The Wave Andaman attempted to contact Aziz-ur-Rehman for his response. However, no response had been received at the time of publication.
Police said further legal action, if any, would depend on the outcome of the investigation.
The allegations contained in the complaint remain under investigation. Registration of an FIR does not amount to proof of guilt, and no court has made any finding on the merits of the allegations.
