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Meerut police suspend inspector over farmer leader assault allegations
In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, police officials have faced significant disciplinary action following allegations of brutality and ‘third degree’ torture against farmer leader Dr. Digvijay Bhati and his associate Mohit Jatav.
Following the appointment of new SSP BBGTS Murthy, Inspector Akhilesh Gaur, the former in-charge of the Civil Lines police station and SOG, has been suspended. This follows an initial period where Gaur and seven other police personnel were sent to the police line to ensure the transparency of an ongoing investigation. The suspension was based on findings of negligence, indifference, and arbitrary behavior.
The incident reportedly occurred on August 19, when Bhati and Jatav went to the SSP office to meet the then-SSP Avinash Pandey. Bhati alleged that he was assaulted in the SSP's room and subsequently taken to the SOG office, where he was subjected to inhumane treatment, including being tied up and beaten with sticks. Following the outcry and viral social media videos, the previous SSP, Avinash Pandey, was removed from his post and attached to the police headquarters in Lucknow.
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Akhilesh Gaur · Akhilesh Kumar Gaur · Avinash Pandey · BBGTS Murthy · Bharatiya Kisan Union (BR Ambedkar) · Digvijay Bhati · Digvijay Singh Bhati · Meerut · Samajwadi Party
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] Digvijay Singh Bhati and Mohit Jatav allege they were beaten and verbally abused by police during a meeting with SSP Avinash Pandey on August 19. sanmarg.in · www.aajtak.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav demanded a thorough investigation and dismissal of guilty officers. www.punjabkesari.com · www.aajtak.in
- [DISPUTED] Meerut police have denied the allegations of physical assault made by the farmer leaders. www.punjabkesari.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Eight police officers, including Inspector Akhilesh Kumar Gaur, have been transferred to the police lines pending investigation. sanmarg.in · www.aajtak.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bhati claims he suffered a serious eye injury during the alleged assault. www.aajtak.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Inspector Akhilesh Kumar Gaur has been suspended for negligence, indifference, and arbitrariness in the discharge of his duties. www.bhaskarhindi.com