Kohima, November 2 (MExN): More organisation have demanded justice over an alleged misconduct by a duty officer of North Police Station, Kohima by physically harassing a juvenile, who was taken into custody after being accused of theft.
The juvenile, who hails from Thenyizumi village, was arrested by the duty officer of North PS basing on a complaint filed by a government teacher on October 24 and allegedly tortured physically the the whole night.
KCSU: In a press issued by its President Hukhoto D. Vadeo and General Secretary Lucas Dukru, Kohima Chakhesang Students’ Union (KCSU) vehemently condemned the alleged assault and sought response from the concern authority on how an officer was on duty under the influence alcohol and if it allows torture of innocent public without proper investigation under its custody.
On what ground was the graduate teacher stationed in Kohima when his posting is in Government Middle School Chozuba, the Union further posed.
The Union questioned on how the teacher had charged false allegation of theft against the juvenile when he himself “misplaced his cash and other belonging.”
KCSU also urged the concern authority to take necessary steps to “remove” the teacher from the institution before “similar or worst situation" arises in future.”
It also demanded action against the police personnel saying that such “barbaric and merciless action” of the officer charge is a crime against human.
The Union further urged every sensible citizen to strongly fight against “such brutal and insane act” and appealed the law enforcing authority to award “befitting punishment to culprit as per the law of the land, in order to prevent such inhuman act in future.”
TUK: The Thenyizumi Union Kohima (TUK) has also expressed it shock and dismay over the alleged torture of the juvenile on October 24.
Stating that the juvenile was “brutally manhandled and physically assaulted,” TUK Chairman, Chekrongoi Theyo and General Secretary vehemently condemned the action and demanded befitting punishment against the culprit as per the law of the land.
“We shall press towards the end of justice and until that that time, we seek the support of the people to come and support the cause for the interest of all,” the Union further stated.
It further expressed its gratitude to doctors at Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima and all those who rendered support to the victim.
