New Delhi,
September 3, 2013: While Delhi Police is taking steps to ensure the safety
of North Easterners, Gurgaon Police (Haryana) seems to be doing the opposite. Two North
East boys were allegedly detained and beaten by Gurgaon Police in Chakkarpur
last night. One is from Faridabad, and the other from Chakkarpur.
The incident happened
around 11:30 p.m. The victims said they were out looking for transport to
Faridabad when two policemen stopped them, accused them of being thieves,
and began beating them. One of the victims said a policeman even took his mobile
phone.
Upon hearing about
the incident, two NE girls, our correspondent, and his friend rushed to the
scene. “As soon as we arrived, the two cops—Mr Balwant Singh and Mr Raj
Pal—started hitting my friend with their sticks. Balwant Singh shouted at us,
‘Why have you all come here?’ We politely explained, but they acted like wild
beasts,” said the media incharge of the NE Helpline.
Shockingly, the cops continued shouting and hitting people without reason, appearing
intoxicated. Their behaviour was no different from monsters.
The intervention of
two brave young women, Melody Chiinnei Suantah and Stacy Shoute, helped stop the assault. They
repeatedly urged the cops to release the two boys, who were innocent.
However, the cops refused and called for reinforcements. Another policeman,
Kalwant Singh, arrived with an officer in a PCR van (HR55F2803, Sec 29). Since
the van had no light, the officer’s name could not be identified.
Instead of taking
action, Kalwant Singh supported his colleagues and even attempted to slap the
group. After repeated pleas, the unknown officer finally let them go,
preventing further violence.
Even then, Raj Pal
initially refused to return the stolen mobile phone. Only after the group
complained to the unknown officer did he hand it back.
This incident highlights the lack of safety for North East
people in Gurgaon. The police, meant to protect, have instead become a threat.
Higher authorities must take action against officers like Balwant Singh and Raj
Pal for their misconduct. “They must be punished for harassing and beating
North Easterners instead of protecting them,” demanded NE residents.
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