In a shocking case of police or public shame, Jammu Police are under fire for humiliating a Kashmiri man accused of theft by parading him half-naked through the streets. The act, captured in viral videos, has sparked national outrage and led to an official probe.
What Happened?
On June 25, in Jammu’s Bakshinagar area, authorities accused a man of stealing a bag from a patient’s attendant outside the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital. What followed next raised serious concerns about police conduct:
- The police partially stripped the accused, tied his hands with a rope.
- He was garlanded with shoes, a traditional Indian sign of public shame.
- The man was then paraded through the streets.
- At one point, someone made him sit on the bonnet of a moving police jeep.
Videos of the incident quickly went viral, leading to demands for action against the officers involved.
Probe Ordered
Following public outrage, Jammu Police launched a departmental inquiry. Authorities promised action if they find misconduct.
A senior police official stated, “This is not standard procedure. We will not tolerate any form of human rights violation, no matter the accusation.”
Human rights activists and politicians have condemned the act, calling it “barbaric” and “shameful.” They emphasized that such actions tarnish the image of law enforcement and violate fundamental constitutional rights. Read the full report here.
Summary
This incident has become a national debate on Police or Public Shame, questioning how law enforcement handles suspects. Many believe such public humiliation violates basic human rights and sets a dangerous precedent.
- Police publicly humiliated a man accused of theft in Jammu.
- They stripped him, tied him, and paraded him in a dehumanizing manner.
- Authorities are now conducting a formal inquiry against the officers involved.
- The incident has reignited debates over police brutality and human rights in India.
