07 October,2010 08:38 AM IST | | Atul Krishan
ASI was allegedly attacked by Head Constable within the premises of Lodhi Colony police station From pillar to post: The victim has unsuccessfully complained to her seniors several times. PIC/MID DAY
How do you believe that Delhi police is 'With You, For You, Always', when a woman in their ranks has to run from pillar to post to get an FIR registered? What's more the Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in question was allegedly molested and physically assaulted by a head constable. That's not all; the incident occurred within the premises of the police station in Lodhi Colony, a posh south Delhi locality.
The accused allegedly tore off the victim's suit and bra during the attack. He also dragged her down the stairs and hit her on the head with a pot. The ASI informed her seniors several times and gave written complaints on many occasions but no FIR was lodged.
The victim, Mansi (name changed) is posted with Narayana police station while the Head Constable, Narender, is posted with Malviya Nagar police station. Both stay at the quarters in Lodhi Colony police station. A senior police officer on the condition of anonymity said that some cops are sheltering Narender.
"The incident took place on February 28. Mansi was having tea with her husband Mahender Dhyani when Narender called her outside making obscene gestures. As Mansi stepped out of her house she was attacked by the head constable. Naredner slapped her on the chest and tore off her clothes including the bra. Mansi tried to escape, shouting for help, but Narender dragged her down the stairs, causing her severe injuries.
Mansi's husband and some neighbours rushed to her rescue. A PCR call was made and a Sub-Inspector (SI) was sent to the scene to look into the matter. Mansi was rushed to AIIMS and was discharged after treatment. She then lodged a written complaint with the Lodhi Colony police station. Station House Officer (SHO) Rajender Singh is aware of the incident but despite having known all the facts he did not loge an FIR," said a police source on the condition of anonymity.
When Mansi was contacted by this reporter she only said no corrective action has been taken so far by the senior police officer. She showed her torn bra and clothes to MiD DAY and refused to say anything more on the issue.
Her husband Mahender Dhyani said they had also filed an RTI plea in this regard and came to know that senior police officials were provided wrong information by the investigating officer.u00a0
"In our RTI reply we were told that an FIR had been registered naming both persons (ASI and HC). But in fact no such case was made by police officers. SHO, Rajender Singh and the ACP are well aware of the case. The RTI has proved that senior police officers have ditched their junior and want to shelter the accused," alleged Mahender.u00a0
The victim has now approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to get justice.u00a0
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