Assault on Scribe: Accused IRB man suspended
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 13, 2013:
Based on the findings of the inquiry ordered by the Police Department, Md Rahaman, Havildar in Ist IRB, who assaulted Aribam Chaoba Sharma, Reporter of Imphal Free Press on the night of February 10 has been placed under suspension from service with effect from February f.11 as per an order issued of the Commandant, 1st India Reserve Battalion, according to a statement issued by S.Gautam Singh, SP/NAB, Manipur cum PRO of State Police Department, today.
Gautam further informed that the ADGP (Armed Police) has also issued instructions to all the COs of MR/IR Bns to ensure that men on duty are polite but firm in dealing with members of public.
Instances of high handedness on the part of police personnel involving use of more than minimum force required would be dealt with sternly, added the communication from ADGP(Armed police) to all units.
Supervisory officers have been tasked to ensure strict compliance of these instructions.