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Screenshots from the video show a grandmother and son being beaten by police. (Image source: X/@HansrajMeena)
Horrifying video shows a 15-year-old boy and his grandmother brutally beaten by government railway police
A disturbing video has been released from Katni, Madhya Pradesh, in which a 15-year-old boy and his grandmother were brutally beaten inside the GRP police station. The incident reportedly occurred last year. However, the video went viral on social media.
According to CCTV footage, police can be seen beating the woman and her
Grandson Deepraj Vanshkar was taken to the police station on suspicion of theft.
The cruel behavior of the police chief and police officers of Katni city in Madhya Pradesh towards a 15-year-old Dalit child and his mother is shocking. The incident not only showcased the brutality of the Capitol Police but also exposed the prevailing mentality of violence against Dalits in society. pic.twitter.com/30esDE2ifH— Hansraj Meena (@HansrajMeena) August 28, 2024
The incident involves GRP Katni station in-charge Aruna Vahane and other officials.
Opposition attacks BJP
Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari shared a video of the incident on X. “Katni GRP brutally beat up Deepraj, a 15-year-old boy from Jharra Tikuria, and his grandmother Kusum Vanskar! The police representatives, big and small, who are above the law, did this to a Dalit family again! The BJP government spared no effort This vicious political game must stop!
#harvest GRP brutally beat up 15-year-old boy Deepraj and his grandmother Kusum Vanshkar in Jharra Tikuria! Police representatives, big and small, who are bigger than the law/constitution, have done this to a Dalit family again!@BJP4India It has become the biggest weapon to oppress the untouchables! @BJP4MP The power supply is also… pic.twitter.com/evjOBEMp6h— Jitendra (Jitu) Patwari (@jitupatwari) August 28, 2024
In another tweet, the Congress leader raised questions over Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's capabilities and intentions. “Can the chief minister of our state provide security to any Dalit family?” he asked.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh has lashed out at the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government after a video showing police brutality went viral on social media. “BJP's 'jungle rule' in Madhya Pradesh. What action has been taken against those monsters who beat 15-year-old Dalit boys like animals? The BJP is taking revenge on Dalits, backward classes and tribals for its electoral defeat, “Singer said.
What action did the BJP take against savages who beat a 15-year-old Dalit child like an animal in Madhya Pradesh's “Jungle Raj”? Revenge https://t.co/gQC8HpFm99 — Sanjay Singh AAP (@SanjayAzadSln) August 28, 2024
In fact, BJP leader Khushboo Sundar also reacted to the police brutality and said: “This is unacceptable. Human beings must be treated as human beings. Every Dalit has it inside him Same red blood, breathing the same air, living in the same world. She further used the hashtag #EveryLifeMatters.
