Agra: a criminal investigation Crackdown ordered against 10 police officers in Hathras after they were accused of serious human rights violations beat a man that causes fracture to his legs.
The incident allegedly occurred when the man was at Hasayan TownOn March 25, the victim filed a complaint in court claiming that police entered his home and beat he.
Sikndra Rao DSP Shaymveer Singh said, “We are yet to receive the court order; once we receive the court order, we will take appropriate action.”
According to police, 30-year-old Sintu Yadav, a resident of Hasayan, arrested On March 25, Yadav attacked a police team responding to reports of public disturbances on Holi festival. jailed for the crime.
Yadav named Hassanyan police station inspector Dheeraj Gautam as one of the ten accused police officers. He also said that his father and sister tried to protect him when the incident occurred, but the police abused his sister. He added, “The beating was so severe that both my legs were broken.”
However, police gave a different account in court, saying Yadav was injured when he jumped from a terrace while trying to escape. After examining Yadav’s medical records, the court directed that a criminal case be registered against all ten police officers involved.
TOI was informed of the order on Saturday seeking registration of the case. The court directed that the investigation be conducted impartially and the findings be reported within 12 days.
Chief Judicial Magistrate Hathras said in the court order, “Medical documents submitted by the applicant support the claim that he suffered fractures. However, the police argued that the injuries were caused when the applicant jumped from a wall to avoid arrest. “If there is any discrepancy, a thorough investigation is required to ascertain the truth. The application has been accepted under Section 156 (3) of the CrPC.”
