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The police further said that during the course of verification, they found a video in the mobile phone of the minor son, wherein the minor was seen holding a Mauser gun along with a magazine and live ammunition inside the house, in the presence of his mother and father.
Accusing the Jagatsinghpur Police of assaulting and threatening her and her minor son in a case in which her husband is an accused, a woman lodged a complaint with the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on Thursday.
The complainant, Aklima Bibi, a native of Khalupada in Jagatsinghpur, alleged that the police forcefully entered into her house on December 10 and forced her to tell whereabouts of her husband, Sk. Nawab, who is an accused in a theft case.
According to the complaint, the police again came to her house December 18 and called his minor son, a student of Class-8th from the school and took him to the police station where they assaulted him with belt and boots.
Speaking to The Indian Express, Aklima alleged that if her husband has any role in any theft, the police should take action against him and arrest him immediately.
“When the police can’t trace him, they are harassing us and threatening us. My husband doesn’t stay with us. He comes for one or two days once in a year or every six months. I don’t know where he is at present,” said Aklima.
Aklima said she has sent her complaint to the rights’ body and the DGP, Odisha seeking justice.
The police, however, refuted the allegations by the woman calling those “baseless, false, and motivated”. In a statement, the Jagatsinghpur police said the action by cops in the case was strictly in accordance with established legal procedures.
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The police said it received credible information regarding presence of a suspicious person in the Hatt Bazar area of Jagatsinghpur in connection with a reported theft at a local temple.
A police team visited the residence of the suspect to conduct interrogation and verification. Upon reaching the spot, the suspect was found absent. During the enquiry, his wife and three sons confronted the police personnel and engaged in arguments. The police returned without receiving any assistance from the family members of the accused, said the police.
The police further said that during the course of verification, they found a video in the mobile phone of the minor son, wherein the minor was seen holding a Mauser gun along with a magazine and live ammunition inside the house, in the presence of his mother and father.
“Considering the seriousness of the matter and taking into account the age of the minor also the gravity of the offence, the child was subsequently called for counselling regarding possession of illegal firearm along with elder family members on December 18,” said a police officer.
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The police officer also stated that during counselling, the minor disclosed before the police that the arms and ammunition were procured by his father.
Sujit Bisoyi is a Special Correspondent with the Indian Express and covers Odisha. His interests are in politics, policy and people’s stories. He tweets at @bisoyisujit87 ... Read More
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