Assam: Sub Inspector and Lady Constable Suspended in Pregnant Woman’s Assault Case

Darrang, September 18, 2019:

A lady constable and Sub Inspector (SI) of Burha Police Outpost in Darrang were suspended for allegedly stripping and brutally assaulting a pregnant woman, along with two of her sisters, during an interrogation.

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As per reports, Assam Director General of Police (DGP), Kuladhar Saikia informed that both SI Mahendra Sarma and lady constable, Binita Boro have been placed under suspension. A criminal case has been registered against the two police personnel.

The DGP has also directed DIG (CWR) Brajenjit Singha to conduct an inquiry into the matter and submit a report within a week’s time.

Also Read: Pregnant Woman Stripped and Beaten Up Along with Her 2 Sisters in Assam’s Darrang Police Station

Earlier, on September 9, the three ladies were reportedly picked from their residence in Guwahati and taken to Burha Police Outpost after the Police were unable to trace their brother.

The Police were in search of their brother, who allegedly fled with a woman. The latter’s family had filed a complaint in the Burha Police Outpost in Darrang.

The women had alleged the Outpost-in-charge, Mahendra Sarma. They alleged that the latter Sarma, along with a woman constable had stripped and tortured them the whole night.

The three sisters took to the media to share the barbaric act of the Police, after which the case was registered.

As per reports, the pregnant woman was carrying for two months and 22 days but the pregnancy had to be terminated after she sustained injuries in the Burha Police Outpost.

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