Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh on July 20 replied to a tweet where he advocates for instilling a sense of “fear of law” over “people friendly police” approach in the society.
DGP GP Singh Advocates For “Fear Of Law” Approach
The DGP was replying to child rights activist Miguel Das on the horrifying video footage of two Kuki women in Manipur being paraded naked that surfaced online recently.
“After seeing the video footage of two women being paraded naked in Kangpokpi, by a mob of criminals; is there any use of expressing anything, anymore? When humans cease to be human, I doubt if impeccably drafted op eds, can make any bloody difference,” Miguel Das wrote on Twitter.
“I often see a questioning look in your eyes when I take no interest in your passion for campaigns, seminars and conferences. That’s why I only believe in ruthless action per law,” the DGP responded.
“In a society that’s still misogynistic and patriarchal at best, fear of law and law implementing police has more impact than people friendly police. (You may disagree completely but that’s who I am),” he added.
The case pertains to a viral video from violence-torn Manipur where two women are paraded naked and are constantly molested by their captors. The video was shot on May 4 in B Phainom village in Kangpokpi district.
