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Delhi Police Brutally Thrash Sikh Father and Son for ‘Refusing Bribe’; 3 Cops Suspended

June 17, 2019 | By Sikh Siyasat Bureau

New Delhi: Some videos that went viral yesterday revealed the brutality of the Delhi police. The police personnel belonging to Mukherjee Nagar police station could be seen thrashing a Sikh driver and his son in public view. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday (June 16) when a tempo driven by a Sikh man named Sarabjit Singh and a police vehicle collided.

Gagan Kapoor, a local resident and eye-witness of the incident, told a TV news channel that the police was demanding bribe from the Sikh driver which led to an argument between them.

In these videos, it is seen that a police official was arguing with Sarabjit Singh. After some time he went to nearby police station and Sarabjit Singh’s son caught hold of his father and convinced him to return back. But in the meanwhile the cop who had went to the police station returned with other cops- who were equipped with sticks.

As the police personnel attempted to capture Sarabjit Singh, he took out a sword after which police personnel reiterated. But in the meanwhile one of them caught hold on Sarabjit Singh from backside after which other police personnel started beating him. At this moment Sarabjit Singh’s son was trying to convince to the police personnel to not to beat up his father so burallty but the police personnel did not listen to him.

When his father was cornered by the police personnel and was being continually beaten, the Sikh boy drove the tempo to that corner and it slightly hit the police personnel before stopping. After which some police personnel started beating the boy also. Duo were badly thrashed by the police and were taken to the police station.

Sikhs Outraged:

The incident has outraged the Sikh community. Learning about the incident, local Sikhs gathered outside the police station and demanded the release of Sarabjit Singh and his son. They also demanded action against police personnel involved in the incident.

SAD (B) leader and DSGMC president Manjinder Singh Sirsa demanded withdrawal of cases registered against Sarabjit Singh. He alleged that Sarabjit Singh and his son were also tortured in the custody and sought strict action against cops involved in this matter.

Delhi CM Seeks Investigation:

Delhi CM Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hit out at the Delhi police today and demanded an investigation into the incident. It is notable that the Delhi police is not under the control of Delhi government. Police in Delhi is controlled by the central government as Delhi is a Union’s territory.

Taking to Twitter, Kejriwal demanded strict action against those guilty.”Delhi Police brutality in Mukherjee Nagar is highly condemnable and unjustified. I demand an impartial probe into the whole incident & strict action against the guilty. Protectors of citizens can’t be allowed to turn into uncontrolled violent mobsters,” Kejriwal tweeted.

Arvind Kejriwal Meets Sarabjit Singh:

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Monday (June 17) met Sarabjit Singh at later’s residence. Sarabjit Singh said that the Delhi CM inquired about his well being.

 

Incident was part of Modi’s Hindutva police: Simranjit Singh Mann

Former member of Indian parliament and president of SADA (Mann) Simranjit Singh Mann said in a statement issued today that the incident was part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hindutva policy.

Punjab CM Seeks Amit Shah’s Intervention:

Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has sought Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s intervention in this matter.

“Shameful incident of @DelhiPolice ruthlessly beating up Sarabjeet Singh and Balwant Singh over a petty issue. Request HM @AmitShah to ensure justice,” Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) tweeted.

3 Cops Suspended:

Three policemen were suspended for brutally thrashing two people, including a minor, after a scuffle broke out in North West Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar on Sunday evening. The policemen have been suspended for their “unprofessional behaviour”.

A police official reportedly  said further legal action will be taken after an inquiry is conducted by the deputy commissioner of police (northwest) and the additional DCP and ACP of Mukherjee Nagar. Additional PRO (Delhi Police) Anil Mittal said the policemen suspended handled the incident on Sunday evening in an unprofessional manner.

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