‘Do not hesitate to shoot at criminals carrying firearms,’ says senior Jharkhand police officer

Director General of Police MV Rao said he has asked police personnel to shoot when needed, without fear of litigations.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 20, 2020 · 03:42 pm

Uttar Pradesh: Two teens die in Saharanpur after policemen allegedly refuse help

A video showed the boys lying motionless on the road as the three officers, who were later suspended, worried about staining the seats of their car.

Scroll Staff

· Jan 20, 2018 · 09:39 am

Manipuri man’s death in Noida leads to questions about how police handle unidentified bodies

The UP Police cremated Pravish Chanam on September 13 even as his family filed a missing person report and handed out fliers.

Abhishek Dey

· Sep 28, 2017 · 10:30 am

Kerala hartal called by Opposition after police allegedly manhandle protesting mother

Student Jishnu Pranoy died in mysterious circumstances in January. His family wanted to draw attention to the lack of progress in the case.

Scroll Staff

· Apr 05, 2017 · 10:30 pm

Watch: Mumbai policemen harass a group of men – for being at the Gateway of India late at night

The men fought back by shooting and sharing the video.

Scroll Staff

· Aug 30, 2016 · 10:00 am

Used wrong, any non-lethal weapon could prove to be fatal in Kashmir

Just look at the record set by other countries and the Valley's own past.

Ipsita Chakravarty

· Aug 28, 2016 · 08:00 am