A recently circulated video has sparked outrage, showing a dramatic encounter involving police personnel at Jankipuram Police Station in Lucknow. The footage depicts an altercation where a mother is seen struggling to free herself as police officers seemingly pile onto her chest. This has raised serious concerns about the conduct of law enforcement in handling such situations.Allegations Against PoliceThe video has prompted allegations against the Jankipuram police for allegedly dragging a minor child from a residence on Raitha Road and subjecting him to severe physical abuse without any reason. The central question arising from this incident is whether such treatment of a minor by the police can be deemed lawful and justifiable.Police ResponseIn response to the accusations, the Jankipuram police have issued a statement addressing the situation. According to their version of events, the police were executing a raid to apprehend a wanted individual who was indeed present at the premises. The police contend that the accused was pursued by women from the house, which led to confusion and subsequent claims of assault. They firmly deny any misconduct or physical abuse by their team during the operation.थाना जानकीपुरम पर पंजीकृत अभियोग मे वांछित अभियुक्त की गिरफ्तारी हेतु पुलिस टीम द्वारा उसके घर पर दबिश दी गयी थी,अभियुक्त घर में मौजूद था।महिलाओ द्वारा अभियुक्त को भगा दिया गया एवं पेशबन्दी में मारपीट का आरोप लगाया जा रहा है।पुलिस टीम द्वारा किसी के साथ मारपीट नहीं की गयी है।— LUCKNOW POLICE (@lkopolice) August 22, 2024Public and Official ReactionsThe controversy surrounding this video has led to a broader discussion on social media and news platforms about police accountability and the treatment of minors in custody. Public sentiment is divided, with some calling for an independent investigation into the actions of the police, while others are questioning the authenticity of the accusations and the context of the video.
