Governor orders probe into SSB assault case

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT

Itagar,  Feb 19: After backdrops of media reports alleging one Riken Ngomle and three of his colleagues being physically assaulted up by SSB personnel on duty near Mithun Gate here on Wednesday morning, State Governor J P Rajkhowa has asked his (H&P) Advisor B D Sharma to institute an immediate inquiry in to the incident.

Taking cognizance of the report, the Governor has also asked his advisor to ensure taking necessary discipliry and other actions by the competent authority against the security personnel responsible for the savage behavior, a Raj Bhawan communiqué said here on Thursday.

Expressing extreme displeasure, Rajkhowa pointed that it is an extremely serious matter and in spite of the instructions and directions issued by him, Advisor, DGP and SP, Capital Complex, some such atrocious incidents have been taking place.

The governor reiterated that under no circumstances, except in self-defense, no police or other security personnel on law and order and ka duties would resort to any third degree method.

If anybody is found violating the Law, including Prohibitory Orders under 144 Cr PC or driving in drunken condition, such persons must be taken to the nearest police station or handed over to Civil Police for necessary action under the law, the communiqué added.