Pay Rs 1 lakh for harassment by cops: SHRC

On December 11, 2019, Praveenbabu went to Mayiladuthurai bus stand in his bike and stationed the vehicle near the police outpost, the petition stated.

Published: 14th May 2021 06:10 AM  |   Last Updated: 14th May 2021 06:10 AM   |  A+A A-

Police, Crime

For representational purposes (Express Illustrations)

By Express News Service

CHENNAI:  The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has recommended the State government to pay Rs 1 lakh each to two persons who were allegedly assaulted by police personnel in Mayiladuthurai.

On December 11, 2019, Praveenbabu went to Mayiladuthurai bus stand in his bike and stationed the vehicle near the police outpost, the petition stated. The constable in the outpost allegedly slapped him.
The petition stated that the policemen surrounded them and assaulted them, breaking their hand.

In reply, the policemen denied the allegations and said that the petitioners were riding triples and when questioned, they started using derogatory words.

Now we are on Telegram too. Follow us for updates
India Matters

Comments

Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! But we need to be judicious while moderating your comments. All the comments will be moderated by the newindianexpress.com editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks. Try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines.

The views expressed in comments published on newindianexpress.com are those of the comment writers alone. They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time.

Videos
Gallery