UP Assembly turns into courtroom after 58 yrs, 6 policemen sent to one-day custody
The UP Assembly was converted into a court and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna imprisoned six policemen for one day (till 12 midnight). During the hearing, all six policemen were asked to stand in a palisade. Key Points
India TodayCourt acquits 21 policemen accused of gang-raping 11 AP tribal women
The women were allegedly gangraped by the police personnel who belonged to Greyhounds, a special team, in August 2007. The trial commenced in Visakhapatnam in 2018 and culminated on Thursday with the XI Additional District and Sessions Judge- cum-Special Court under the SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act acquitting the policemen because of malafide investigation. Key Points
Economic TimesMuslim plumber claims UP cops 'planted' pistol on his scooter in extortion bid
A plumber in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut has alleged that cops planted a pistol on his scooter parked outside his house. He claimed he paid a bribe of Rs 50,000 to get his scooter back. Key Points
India TodayNalasopara fake encounter: Two policemen booked on murder charge
Two policemen from the Nalasopara crime branch in Maharashtra, India, have been charged with murder and destruction of evidence in the alleged fake encounter killing of Joginder Singh Rana. Joginder's brother claims that the police planted a knife at the scene and that the charge against Joginder was false. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras and mobile phones, and the local police are accused of trying to erase the footage. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesVideo: 'Drunk' Kanpur cop pees on a vendor's cart, suspended
Two policemen in Kanpur were suspended after a video of one of them urinating on a cart went viral on social media. As per locals, the constable was under the influence of alcohol. Key Points
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MVA opposes recruitment of policemen on contract
We oppose the recruitment of police on contract. This may lead to law and order issues. This is dangerous, what if the police (on contract) do not obey the government orders? A security guard can be on contract but how can a policeman be on contract? questioned Ambadas Danve in the Upper House. Key Points
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