“We have always faced challenges, handled different situations,” Patnaik said while addressing police personnel protesting for justice
Delhi| On Tuesday as the spat between Police and Lawyers escalated, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik came to address the protesting police. He asked scores of police personnel protesting outside his office to resume duty, telling them that he expected justice for the police in the inquiry instituted by the high court.
Amulya Patnaik while addressing the police protestors outside police headquarters said, “These are testing times, there are expectations and there should be patience”.
Delhi Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik addresses the police personnel protesting at the Police Head Quarters (PHQ) in ITO: In last few days, there have been certain incidents in the capital which we handled very well. The situation is improving after that. pic.twitter.com/5OWey3TimM
— ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2019
He asked police personnel not to generalize the isolated incidents that had taken place on Monday where a policeman was beaten by some lawyers on-road and ask to maintain “faith in judiciary” inquiry and promised “legal action” against people.
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The protest by the police constabulary and officers had started with just a handful of cops later as the word spread hundreds of police personnel joint the protest happening at the old headquarters of the police force at the congested ITO area. As the numbers of heads increase traffic police shut down one carriageway.
The protest comes days after the police and lawyers were involved in a violent clash at Tis Hazari court following a parking dispute on Saturday. The violence left at least 20 policemen injured, lawyer groups said 40 of their colleagues were also hurt.
The high court took note of the incident and ordered the transfer of two senior police officers, the suspension of two other officers and compensation to the injured lawyers. The police fraternity has been sore that there was no action against the lawyers.
Delhi Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik: I appeal to all to maintain peace. It's trying time for us. We need to fulfill the responsibility of maintaining&assuring law&order.
It is expected from us that we the protectors of law will continue to assure law&order in the capital https://t.co/7Mj5hKMsH8— ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2019
On Monday, there were some more instances of policemen being beaten, allegedly by lawyers. Some of these were captured on video. Like the one that showed a constable in uniform being repeatedly slapped and elbowed by lawyers outside the Saket court. All that the policeman could do was escape on his motorcycle.
The widely circulated videos provoked outrage, on and off social media. Police officers said the outrage turned to disappointment in the absence of any statement from the Delhi Police brass.
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