Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh government had been facing a hard criticism after the state police was seen ruthlessly beating the women protesters in Firozabad on Monday night.
Notify that women were protesting against an accident at NH-2 when the UP police lathi-charged them to clear the highway. The cops were seen beating the women with lathis, slapping and even kicking them.
The police had defended their action and said that it was done to clear the jam.
Mamta Sharma, National Commission for Women chairperson said that she would speak to the Police Commissioner regarding the incident.
Sharma blamed the government and police department’s insensitive attitude towards women. She also said that she would demand strict action against the erring officials.
The Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party government, which is already facing huge criticism over Muzaffarangar riots, is sure to face a tough time in dousing the incident.
Bureau Report
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