Jaunpur,

24 April (HS): An incidence of custody abuse was reported in Jaunpur, Uttar

Pradesh. Two cops reportedly restrained

the youth around a pillar while a third policeman violently whipped him inside

Mungrabadsahpur police station.

According to sources, the victim suffered injuries as a consequence of

police mistreatment.

A

video of the custody mistreatment has emerged online, causing considerable

indignation against the police.

Inspector Dilip Kumar Singh has been brought after removal of police

officer, SHO Vinod Mishra, after the incident's video went viral. The move against SHO Vinod Mishra has

elicited conflicting views among internet users. Some people applauded the action taken

against the guilty officer, while others wonder if simply sending the inspector

to headquarters (line hazir) is enough to prevent similar harsh crimes inside

police stations.

Questions

have also been raised about why no punishment has yet been taken against the

two cops who supported the SHO during the attack. According to reports, the youth had given the

inspector money to accomplish a certain assignment. When the job was not completed, he requested

his money back. This apparently

infuriated the SHO, who then instructed his men to tie up the youth and

transport him to the station. Vinod

Mishra is accused of violently beating the youth at the police station. It has also been stated that many complaints

were filed against SHO Vinod Mishra for extorting money from the people, but no

action was done.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi