Melsiripura police have arrested two individuals, including a school student, on charges of stealing an air rifle and a mobile phone from a house. The student claims he was subjected to police brutality during the arrest.
According to the student, he was the only one taken to the police station by three officers, who allegedly handcuffed and beat him while being transported in a police tricycle. The other two arrested individuals were not punished, the student reported.
The student also stated that the police demanded all three pay 22,000 rupees each for the mobile phone. Following this demand, the student’s sister paid the amount, allowing him to return home.
An investigation into the alleged police misconduct is expected.
