Youth alleges Panna police beat him, took Rs 12,000 at Shahnagar station on Diwali night

A youth who went to the Shahnagar police station in Panna district to lodge a complaint has accused policemen of beating him and snatching Rs 12,000. Manish Pal, a resident of Bijakheda village, says the incident took place on the night of Diwali, November 8. He has submitted an application to the Superintendent of Police seeking action against the policemen concerned.

In the application, Pal said a family dispute was going on at his home. He had gone to the Shahnagar police station to file a complaint and to make his father see reason. He alleged that three or four policemen present at the station refused to register his complaint and misbehaved with him.

According to Pal, when he objected, the policemen took him to a room. He alleged that water was poured over his head there and he was beaten with a belt. He also alleged that about Rs 12,000 was taken from his pocket during this.

Pal further alleged that the policemen acted against him under Section 151 and sent him to jail. According to him, he had to spend the night of Diwali in jail. After coming out, he went to the SP's office with his family and demanded a fair inquiry and action against the guilty policemen.

Anand Tiwari, SDOP, Panna, said an application had been received from the youth. He said the application had mentioned a family dispute. Police had spoken to the youth's mother, who had said the quarrel had been settled.

According to Tiwari, the allegations of assault made by the youth against the policemen are being investigated. He said further legal action would be taken on the basis of the inquiry report.