On 16.10.2011, at about 6 pm in the evening, Shreeji Bhavsar, Advocate, alongwith 5 other persons, another lawyer and a nun working in the Aligaon Sapera Basti had gone to the PS Sarita Vihar to register a complaint/FIR against the illegal demolitions that were taking place in the Basti by unknown persons without any notice.
That the SI OP Yadav who was present in the police station on duty, without uniform, first speaking rudely to the party told them that since it is a Sunday no complaints can be entertained. Shreeji Bhavsar informed the SI that he is a lawyer and is well aware that there is no such rule as per law. After perusing the complaint handed over to the SI, the SI tried to intimidate the party by saying that there is no point of a complaint and nothing can be done even if the property belonged to the affected parties.
That the SI OP Yadav who was present in the police station on duty, without uniform, first speaking rudely to the party told them that since it is a Sunday no complaints can be entertained. Shreeji Bhavsar informed the SI that he is a lawyer and is well aware that there is no such rule as per law. After perusing the complaint handed over to the SI, the SI tried to intimidate the party by saying that there is no point of a complaint and nothing can be done even if the property belonged to the affected parties.
Shreeji Bhavsar, Advocate coolly told the SI that the question of legality at this stage is of no consequence and that the complaint is about the demolition that has taken place without following the process of law. At this stage the SI started abusing Shreeji and while using filthy language, charged towards him and assaulted him with a steel foot ruler and by using his fists and legs. Shreeji kept trying to stop him and told him repeatedly that he is a lawyer and that this behaviour is not acceptable. Thankfully, Shreeji had managed to record the entire instance on his phone in the form of an audio recording, which is attached.
Shreeji and the rest of the party immediately left the police station as they apprehended danger to their life. Inspite of calling 100, there was no action taken by the police. The police personnel present in PS Sarita Vihar were also mute spectators to the entire episode of brutality.
Shreeji has been grievously hurt and has fractured his right thumb and is experiencing severe chest pain. He had his MLC conducted last night at AIIMS Trauma Centre. A representation has been filed with the Commissioner of Police.
For further details, contact
Advocate Anubha Rashtogi
Human Rights Law Network
+91-9810527453
Litigation.delhi@hrln.org
Advocate Anubha Rashtogi
Human Rights Law Network
+91-9810527453
Litigation.delhi@hrln.org
See the Video and Pictures here
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