An army soldier was allegedly stripped and assaulted in police custody in Jaipur, Rajasthan, prompting an inquiry. Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore visited the police station, demanding strict action.
Army Soldier Stripped and Assaulted in Police Custody in Rajasthan: Inquiry Ordered
In a disturbing incident, an Indian Army soldier was allegedly stripped and assaulted while in police custody in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The incident has sparked outrage, with Rajasthan’s Sainik Kalyan Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore visiting the Shipra Path police station to address the issue directly with the officers involved.
Police Raid Leads to Assault Allegations
The incident reportedly occurred following a police raid on an illegal hookah bar the previous night. During the raid, several individuals were arrested, including the army soldier who was allegedly subjected to inhumane treatment by the police.
According to DGP U R Sahoo, a sub-inspector and three constables involved in the incident have been shunted to police lines, and an inquiry has been ordered to investigate the allegations.
Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Demands Accountability
Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, who has served in the Army himself, expressed deep concern and anger over the incident. After visiting the police station, Rathore criticized the police officers involved and raised the issue with the Director General of Police.
“A very sad incident came to my knowledge where a soldier, who is serving in Kashmir and is visiting here, was stripped by some police personnel and beaten with sticks. He was made to sit in the middle of the people and some policemen made him repeat that the police is the ‘baap’ of the Indian Army,” Rathore told reporters.
Calls for Strict Action Against the Perpetrators
Minister Rathore emphasized the seriousness of the incident and called for strict action against the police officers involved. He underscored that such behavior reflects a “disgusting mentality” and cannot be tolerated under any circumstances.
“It is written in the medical report that he was assaulted by people. An Indian army soldier has been caught and beaten up by five police personnel, that too without any reason. So strict action is necessary against those who are breaking the law in the police department,” Rathore stated.
Ongoing Investigation
Following Rathore’s intervention, the Director General of Police assured that a thorough investigation would be conducted, and appropriate actions would be taken based on the findings. The incident has raised serious concerns about the treatment of military personnel and the accountability of law enforcement in Rajasthan.
This incident is under close scrutiny, and updates will be provided as the investigation progresses. The public and military community await the results of the inquiry, hoping for justice to be served.