Cop brutality at ashram: NHRC registers case

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has registered a case for human rights violation in connection with the police brutality near Sarathi Ashram at Barimul in Kendrapada district. The case was filed by Supreme Court lawyer and activist Radhakanta Tripathy.On Aug 6 last tension ran high outside the ashram of Sarathi Baba after police resorted to unprovoked baton charging on protesters and smashed vehicles parked there. 

The police beat up journalists as well as others who were protesting against the police action.The police selectively searched for people involved in the protest against the wrongdoings of the self-styled godman and beat them up.According to visuals, the cops damaged the private properties such as bikes, cars and houses too, the petitioner contended.

The illicit affairs, obscene acts and cheating by the Baba pose a serious threat to basic human rights. Tripathy requested to direct the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police of Odisha to arrest the culprits and take legal action against them.