Indore: Cops hid beneath tables to save them from armymen

It was as if a hurricane had passed though the premises. Not a single thing in Vijay Nagar police in Indore was at its place. From tables, chairs, benches to computers and also the police jeep and other vehicles parked in the premises bore the brunt of the Armymen's attack.

Updated on: Sep 13, 2015, 17:49:49 IST

Hindustan Times | By Ritesh Mishra, Indore

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It was as if a hurricane had passed though the premises. Not a single thing in Vijay Nagar police in Indore was at its place. From tables, chairs, benches to computers and also the police jeep and other vehicles parked in the premises bore the brunt of the Armymen's attack.

Policemen who were at the spot and did not want to be named said that one of the police officers, who was the main target of young army officers, locked himself inside the toilet of the town inspector and fled by breaking open a plywood door on the rear end.

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A accused of abetment for suicide, who was detained by Vijay Nagar police on Wednesday night, told the media persons that the policemen hid beneath the table to save themselves after they saw young officers inside the police station.

Sources said that about half a dozen of policemen were dragged and beaten by the army officers. "They divided themselves into three teams and all the three teams cordoned off the police station. After about 20 minutes one of them blew a whistle and all of sudden all of them fled from the spot on their bikes and jeeps," said a constable, on condition of anonymity.

As per the eyewitness present at the Vijay Nagar square, they even chased some constable and thrashed them badly. "The police constables who were seen standing near Vijay Nagar police station was also beaten by army officers," said a tea vendor who was present at the spot.

Read: Action likely against armymen who ransacked police station in Indore

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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