175 police personnel promoted in Jammu
Jammu, Oct 14: As many as 175 police personnel including 142 Assistant Sub-Inspectors were promoted in Jammu, a police spokesperson said on Sunday.
The promotions were ordered by Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, S D Singh Jamwal on Saturday after chairing a departmental promotion committee meeting here, the spokesperson added.
According to the official, the promotions include 142 ASIs to the rank of sub-inspectors, a head constable to the rank of ASI, 18 selection-grade constables to head constables, 12 constables to selection grade constables.
Besides, two policemen were given in-situ promotion, the spokesperson added.
The IGP expressed hope that the promotions would act as a morale booster for the policemen so as to rededicate themselves to work with even more zeal and enthusiasm thereby bringing laurels to the department, the spokesperson said.
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Dalit youngsters allegedly attacked for playing 'Jai Bhim' song in Gubbi
Tumakuru: In a disturbing incident reported from Muddanahalli village in Gubbi taluk, Tumakuru district, two Dalit youngsters were allegedly assaulted for playing the song 'Jai Bhim' in their milk delivery vehicle. The accused, including a railway police officer, reportedly intercepted the vehicle, verbally abused the youngsters using caste slurs, and physically attacked them.
The complaint filed at the Gubbi Police Station identifies the accused as Chandrashekhar, a railway police officer, and another individual named Narasimhraju. The victims, identified as 19-year-old Deepu and Narasimha Murthy from Sirivara village, belong to the Dalit community. Both sustained injuries, with one suffering severe trauma to his private parts, and are currently receiving treatment at the Gubbi Public Hospital.
According to the complaint, the incident occurred on Saturday evening around 6 PM when the two victims were travelling through Muddanahalli village while playing a song praising Dr B.R. Ambedkar in their vehicle. The accused allegedly blocked their path, demanded to know their caste, used derogatory language, and threatened them not to play such songs. They then dragged the youngsters out of the vehicle and attacked them.
The Gubbi police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.
