Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh on Friday issued an apology over a video that showed Assam Police personnel using canes, or lathis on bikers during routine vehicle inspections.
Assam DGP Apologizes For Unwarranted Use Of Force On Bikers
In a post on X, GP Singh wrote, “A video has come to my notice where Assam Police personnel are resorting to use of cane/lathi during routine checking of vehicles. I profusely apologise for uwarranted use of force or harsh measures.”
“My advice to colleague police personnel remains the same – use of lawful force should be restricted to unlawful assemblies and against criminals and no where else. The concerned police personnel and supervisor officers have been suitably advised and counseled,” he added.
The harsh measures were adopted amid strict security measures due to a bomb threat from the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) during Independence Day.
Earlier, GP Singh said that the police has carried out extensive searches throughout the state for explosive devices on Thursday.