Congress Leader Condemns Police Hooliganism in Katni Incident

Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitendra Patwari denounced the assault of a Dalit woman and her minor grandson by GRP officers in Katni. Patwari criticized the police's hesitation in filing an FIR. The National Commission for Women and higher authorities are demanding a thorough investigation into the matter.

Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitendra Patwari has vehemently condemned the assault of a Dalit woman and her minor grandson at the GRP Police Station in Katni, branding it a 'pure example of hooliganism' in the state. Patwari expressed his outrage at the police's indecision over filing an FIR, despite the victims enduring an entire night of beatings.

'A woman was beaten up the whole night, her 15-year-old grandson was also beaten up. We have come here to file an FIR, but for the last 2 hours, the police are confused whether to file an FIR or not. She is a Dalit and comes from the reserved category and her FIR is not being registered. This is a pure example of hooliganism in the state. Until her FIR is registered, we will sit here,' said Patwari. He highlighted that the woman's Dalit status might be causing the delay in police action, criticizing it as a reflection of the police's disregard for law and order.

In a response from law enforcement, Additional SP Santosh Deheria informed that the victim has lodged her complaint, which is being taken seriously and supervised by the DIG. 'The victim has registered her complaint and we have taken her complaint seriously. The Congress party demanded that the complaint should be registered online and on paper. This will be sent to the GRP Police Station. The investigation is being done by the DIG,' said Deheria.

In a related development, the National Commission for Women has taken cognizance of the Katni incident. The commission wrote to the Madhya Pradesh DGP, demanding a swift and thorough investigation. 'NCW takes serious note of a disturbing incident in Katni, MP where a woman and her 15-year-old grandson were reportedly beaten by GRP officers. The Commission has written a letter to the DGP of the state demanding a swift and fair investigation. Action must be taken against those responsible. Detailed report expected within 3 days,' said the NCW in a post on X.

(With inputs from agencies.)