Assam: 'Drunk' cops thrash youth in Lekhapani, family demands justice

In a disturbing incident of police misconduct, Pradum Chhetri, an MBA student, was subjected to assault by Lekhapani police officers while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The incident, which occurred during nighttime on June 26, involved Pranjal Phukan, identified as the Sub-Inspector (SI) of Lekhapani police station, along with three other policemen.

Eyewitnesses reported that Pranjal Phukan, not in police uniform, forcibly removed Chhetri from a parked Fortuner car along a highway and proceeded to physically assault him, accompanied by abusive language.

Following the incident, Chhetri's family members have lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at the Lekhapani police station, demanding justice against both Pranjal Phukan and the officers involved in the assault. The family seeks appropriate legal action to address what they perceive as unjustified violence against Chhetri.

The case has sparked concerns over police behavior and accountability in Lekhapani, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the incident and measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.

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