Meerut: Two sub-inspectors posted at Simbhaoli police station in Hapur district have been transferred to police lines after a man accused them of illegally detaining him and assaulting him inside the police station, officials said on Sunday.
The action against sub-inspectors Yashpal Singh and Rahul Kumar was taken after a preliminary inquiry by Garh Mukteshwar circle officer Stuti Singh found merit in the complaint. “Based on the preliminary findings, the accused officers were attached to police lines and a detailed investigation is underway. Departmental action will be taken after completion of the inquiry,” said Hapur SP KG Singh.
Police said Yogendra Kumar, a resident of Madhapur village in Simbhaoli area, lodged a complaint with SP Kunwar Gyananjay Singh on May 18, alleging that two sub-inspectors picked him up on the night of May 17 in connection with an old case, detained him at the station, and subjected him to “third-degree torture”. He claimed that he sustained a fracture in his hand and was threatened at gunpoint.
The complainant added that he had earlier participated in a protest by family members of a deceased youth, who was allegedly cremated as an unidentified body after a road accident on April 1. Two other sub-inspectors, Vikesh and Govind, had already been suspended in the case. Kumar alleged that since the protest, local police personnel held a grudge against him.
Background of the Case
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between local police and community members following a controversial cremation. The deceased youth's family had protested, claiming that the police mishandled the body. Yogendra Kumar's participation in that protest appears to have led to the alleged retaliation.
Police Response and Investigation
Senior police officials have assured a thorough probe. “We are committed to transparency and justice. The accused officers have been moved to police lines to ensure an impartial investigation,” SP KG Singh added. The inquiry will examine the allegations of illegal detention and assault, as well as the circumstances surrounding the earlier protest.
This case has drawn attention to police accountability in Uttar Pradesh, with rights groups calling for stricter oversight. The department has promised disciplinary action if the allegations are proven.
