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Citing SC ruling, Gujarat DGP writes to police force: ‘Accused persons have right to dignity’
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Citing SC ruling, Gujarat DGP writes to police force: ‘Accused persons have right to dignity’

The Indian Express·Express News Service·19 days ago
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The DGP's letter also outlines that if such police misbehaviour comes to light, officers of the rank of Deputy Superintendent and above would be held responsible. (File photo) The chief of the Gujarat Police – DGP K L N Rao –  on Wednesday reminded police personnel of the rights and dignity of accused persons, cited judgments from the Supreme Court and Gujarat High Court (HC) on the same and warned against action for violation of such orders. In a letter dated May 12, Rao, the in-charge head of the state police force, specifically pointed out the law and regulations related to handcuffing of arrested persons, tying them with ropes and parading them on the streets, and ordered that “these actions are not as per established processes” and must be stopped forthwith.…

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