The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Wednesday demanded an FIR against police officers for failing to register an FIR in the matter of women wrestlers’ sexual harassment. The DCW chairperson expressed grief on the state of wrestlers and said that the commission is “deeply disturbed” by the “brazen and illegal act of Delhi Police”.
Swati Maliwal demands action against “guilty police officers”
Swati Maliwal took to Twitter to share a video and called for action against police officers who did not register an FIR in a case pertaining to women wrestlers’ sexual harassment.
“It’s been 5 days but the Delhi Police did not register an FIR on the complaint of Wrestlers regarding sexual harassment. This is illegal. Section 166 A (C) IPC of the law says that if the policeman does not register an FIR for sexual harassment, an FIR can be lodged against him. We have sent a recommendation to file an fir against the guilty police officers, she said.
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DCW’s statement
The Women’s Commission also issued a set of recommendations for the Delhi Police. “The commission is deeply disturbed by the brazen and illegal act of Delhi Police in failing to register an FIR in the current matter despite serious allegations of sexual harassment by the complainants (who include a minor) against the accused person. The commission wishes to remind Delhi Police that it id duty-bound as per the law to urgently register an FIR in the matter and ensure the safety of the survivors. In failing to do so, Delhi Police will appear to be deliberately and intentionally thwarting justice and compromising the safety of the survivors, which shall warrant strong action against the officers of the Delhi Police,” the statement said.
“The accused persons including officers of Delhi police and Sports Ministry should be suspended and proper investigation should take place. The survivors and their families should be provided with proper security immediately. FIR should be registered under Section 166 A Clause (C) IPC against concerned police officials for failing to register FIR in the matter of sexual harassment with women wrestlers including a minor girl,” it added.
The DCW added that this is a severe issue which warrants prompt action. “Please look into the matter and provide an action taken report to the Commission,” the statement added.
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