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Man tortured by police in Mainpuri after he complained of wife's rape; SHO suspended

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Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Jul 08 2019 | 1:50 PM IST

A man was allegedly given third-degree torture by the cops in Mainpuri after he approached them to file a complaint against abduction and rape of his wife.

The Uttar Pradesh DGP OP Singh Monday suspended the SHO of Mainpuri and other staff following the incident that took place on Friday night.

Taking a strong note, the UP police said, "In a crime against women in district Mainpuri, the SHO and staff misbehaved with husband of the victim when he went to lodge a complaint".

It said: "The incident was tweeted to UP Police. Taking cognisance DGP OP Singh ordered suspension of the SHO and (other) staff, lodging an FIR against them and putting them behind bars."

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First Published: Jul 08 2019 | 1:50 PM IST

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