Ujjain Police's 'Gangajal' Moment: Cow Slaughter Accused Paraded, Beaten in Public

Madhya Pradesh (The Uttam Hindu) : A disturbing incident has come to light in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain, where two men accused of cow slaughter were beaten up and paraded in public in broad daylight. The incident, which took place on Monday, has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions about police conduct and the treatment of suspects.

According to eyewitnesses and videos circulating online, the two men, identified as Salim Mewati and Aaqib Mewati, were seen walking on a road accompanied by police personnel, who were hitting them with batons . The men were also forced to raise chants like "Gau hamari mata hai" (Cow is our mother) and "Police hamare pita hai" (Police is our father) .The incident has been condemned by human rights activists and opposition parties, who have accused the police of violating the men's human rights and engaging in "public humiliation" ¹. The police, however, have defended their actions, claiming that the parade was intended to deter others from engaging in similar activities ¹.

An investigation into the incident has been launched, and a senior officer has stated that the conduct of the involved officers is under probe ¹. The accused men remain in custody, with no FIR filed against the police. This incident raises serious concerns about the treatment of suspects in police custody and the use of public humiliation as a means of punishment. It also highlights the need for greater accountability and transparency within the police force.