Mangalore : Various organizations including district units of DYFI, SFI and Mahila Daurjanya Virodhi Vedike which staged a protest in front of the DC office here on May 24, Friday has demanded stern action against ACP TR Jagannath who is facing harassment charges from ASI Srikala, ASI of Pandeshwar police station.
Addressing the protestors, Muneer Katipalla, State Vice President of DYFI said it was indeed shocking to know that a higher officer like an ACP had chosen to harass a female officer at a time when the society expects the police officers to maintain law and order in the society.
He further charged that the ACP had even arrested some innocents in the homestay attack case and alleged that he had enjoyed the patronage of the erstwhile BJP government.
Muneer further said a request has already been made to the new ministers from the district Ramanatha Rai and UT Khader to ensure action against the erring police officer.
He further questioned why the Mangalore Police Commissioner cannot take action against Jagannath when a constable of Suratkal station was punished for sending a vulgar message to a lady constable.
Saara Aboobakker, renowned writer, social activists Vidya Dinker, Merlyn Martis, Jeevan Kuttar and others spoke.
The protestors also submitted a memorandum to the DC seeking stern action against ACP TR Jagannath.