New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo-motu cognizance of a media report that one Jalal Ahmed, owner of a rice mill, died due to the alleged physical torture by the police in Rampur district in Uttar Pradesh, when they were refused bribe of Rs. 1 lakh. The police had entered the mill premises alleging that illegal activities were being run from there.
The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, indicate inhuman behaviour and abuse of power by the police officials. They could have taken lawful action against any alleged illegal activity, instead of using excessive force as mentioned in the news report. Accordingly, it has issued a notice to the DGP, Government of Uttar Pradesh, calling for a detailed report in the matter within four weeks.
The news carried on the 25th July, 2016 was brought to the knowledge of the Commission by its Special Rapporteur, Mr. Sunil Krishna. According to the press report, police personnel from Kemri Police Station, Rampur entered in the rice mill premises owned by Jalal Ahmed and his brother Amir Ahmed. The policemen alleged that illegal activities were being run from the mill premises and demanded bribe of Rs.1 lakh from the mill owners, which they refused. Thereafter, allegedly, the policemen started beating Jalal Ahmed with rifle butts, fists and boots. The victim started bleeding and fell down. After the policemen left the place, he was taken to the District Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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