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NCW seeks govt’s reply
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 21
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken strong exception to police action against young couples meeting in public parks in Meerut and asked the state government to submit a report on the matter.

Sources in the commission said they had asked the state government to submit a report within a week on the alleged harassment of couples in public parks by police officers.

The commission has expressed the view that it is not proper on part of a section of the media to telecast visuals of police action against couples.

Student groups in Meerut had alleged that some boys and girls studying together were beaten up by the police, including women constables, on the charge they were having illicit affairs.

Mr Rajeev Ranjan, SSP, Meerut, has suspended Inspector Malti Sharma and Sub-Inspector Mamata Gautam for allegedly harassing the couples and asked Superintendent of Police (Rural) Shiv Sagar Singh to enquire into the matter.

RS flays police action in Meerut
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 21
Terming “Operation Majnu” as a sign of “sick” police mind, members in the Rajya Sabha today flayed what they called “police high-handedness” on teenagers at Cantonment Park in Meerut.

Demanding that police officials, including women personnel, responsible for carrying out physical attack on young students be identified and punished, the members said this trend indicated the country’s slide away from civilisation.

The matter was raised by BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, who said if it was an instance of eve-teasing, why were the girls beaten up.

She found support from all sections of the House.

Ms Mohsina Kidwai of the Congress said it was a “blot” on the entire civilised society. Alleging there was “jungle raj” in Uttar Pradesh, she said the operation was very harmful for the coming generation.

Home Minister Shivraj Patil said he would collect information and apprise the House about the incident.