Jat agitation probe: Cops deserted their posts, sided with protesters

April 18, 2016 09:40

The ongoing fact-finding probe into the Jat agitation that shook Haryana in February has heard testimonies confirming that a section of the police force virtually rebelled during those three days of arson, deserting their posts and ignoring orders.

On an average, the Prakash Singh panel found, 60-70 policemen deserted their posts in each district, even as mobs comprising Jats went on the rampage, burning shops and houses as well as torching police stations and police posts.

The panel also found several instances of wilful absence from scenes of attacks by policemen. A number of deputy superintendents of police told the panel that the constabulary refused to obey their orders and openly showed solidarity with their community members.

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