Two police inspectors booked for illegal detention, alleged extortion
Two police inspectors have been booked for allegedly illegally detaining individuals and extorting money and gold for their release. The State Human Rights Commission conducted surprise raids and found the victims in unlawful custody. Cases have been initiated against the inspectors for human rights violations and misuse of power, with potential arrests pending further inquiry.
- ▪The police inspectors were attached to RMC Yard Police Station and Kothanur Police Station.
- ▪One victim was allegedly detained for two days without an FIR and was coerced into handing over gold.
- ▪Another victim was held for nearly three days and was demanded ₹5 lakh for his release.
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The police wing of the State Human Rights Commission on Tuesday raided two police inspectors attached to RMC Yard Police Station and Kothanur Police Station after they were allegedly found illegally detaining two persons, including a city-based jeweller, without registering FIRs and demanding money and gold for their release.Officials of the Human Rights Commission, led by Dy. SP Ashanthnarayana conducted surprise raids on both police stations around 3 p.m. on Tuesday and allegedly found the victims in unlawful custody.According to officials, the inspector of the RMC Yard Police Station had allegedly detained Rajesh Kumar Mehta for two days without registering an FIR.
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