Some policemen in Mumbai allegedly beat up two Muslim youth at a police station in suburban Bandra. Allegations have been made that the cops had also asked them to go to Pakistan for being “agents” of that country. This after they had a fight with the policemen, prompting authorities to launch a probe into the incident. The youths, Asif Sheikh and Danish Sheikh (both 19), had alleged that they were assaulted by police inspector Kedar Pawar and others in Bandra police station.
But the policemen have a different version. He said the cops broke up a fight and picked the youths up from Bandra Reclamation at 2:30 am. The officer also said Asif had attacked an inspector in the station.
When the youths were brought to the police station on Saturday morning, Asif was shouting and behaving aggressively with the police. He boasted of his contacts with high-profile and influential Muslim political leaders of the state.
– Officer at the Bandra police station
“A DCP began inquiring into the incident last evening and an appropriate action will follow,” city Police Commissioner Ahmed Javed said on Sunday. The incident happened in the wee hours of Saturday.
Police allege while they were questioning Asif, he punched inspector Kedar Pawar three times without any provocation.
Police said Asif was taken to Bhabha hospital for medical examination to ascertain whether his admission was necessary. Doctors there said his injuries were minor.
When asked how Asif and Danish suffered injuries, the officer said an inquiry will reveal everything. A complaint was lodged in this regard by Asif’s uncle Omar.
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