Denouncing acts of alleged police brutality committed against members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), hundreds of Congress leaders and workers, on Friday staged massive protest outside the office of Superintendent of Police. The irate Congressmen demanded registration of First Information Report (FIR) against the responsible police officers and their immediate suspension. They also submitted a memorandum to the SP, demanding justice for the victims of lathi charge.

 

It may be noted that NSUI members, on Thursday staged protest at Rani Durgavati University and the Collectorate against new education policy, rising unemployment, Patwari recruitment scam, student union elections and exam irregularities. To control the irate NSUI members the Police had to resort to cane charge. In the event, some members sustained injuries and were shifted to different hospitals.

 

Protesting against alleged brutal act of Police, Congress leaders said such behavior is detrimental to a healthy democracy. They stressed the need for public servants to uphold their oaths of patriotism and prioritize the welfare of the people, rather than succumbing to the influence of those in power. Congressmen said they would intensify the protest if the guilty officers are not named in FIRs and subsequently suspended within the next three days. They said the Congress party would continue to stand against injustice and urged the administration to take prompt action. Congress leaders said their patience should not be mistaken for weakness. Prominent amongst those participated in the protest were MLA Lakhan Ghanghoria, Vinay Saxena, Jagat Bahadur Singh, Alok Chansoria, Alok Mishra, Saurabh Sharma, Manish Chansoria and others.