Viral Video: A shocking incident has surfaced in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul wherein a sub-inspector has been suspended after a video surfaced showing a man tied to a window at the Multai police station. This video, which happened to go viral soon, shows Ajay Farkade, an auto tea seller, being tied to a window grill with a stick pushed between his neck and hands.
Immediate Action Taken by Police Authorities
Following the viral video and Farkade complaint, Superintendent of Police Nischal Jharia promptly took action. “Sub-Inspector Sunil Sareyam has been suspended and a probe by a gazetted officer initiated, he confirmed. Further disciplinary measures will be determined based on the investigation’s findings.”.
Farkade, a tea and snack stall owner at the Multai bus stand, alleged he was arrested on the night of September 18. According to Farkade, the police accused him of trading narcotics; however, he denied these allegations. It has been again highlighted that despite his repeated claims of being innocent, he was physically tortured by the police. People have condemned this incident, and demands accountability and reforming measures within the local police.
Public Outcry and Demand for Accountability
The video caused extreme outrage after a Twitter post by NCM India Council for Men Affairs. Questions regarding the conduct of police and their handling with the citizens while in custody have been questions over this incident. Oversight and accountability are more than needed for law enforcement concerns so that these violations of human rights can be dealt with quickly and justly. Of course, as the investigation unfolds, many will be waiting for the outcomes that could lead to some huge changes in the handling of similar cases in the future.