Jignesh Mevani slams cops’ inaction
Vadgam MLA and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani on Thursday questioned the city police’s recent action against bootleggers in the state, calling it nothing but an eyewash.
The leader made the statements following a visit to the Civil Hospital where three people from Kubernagar were attacked allegedly by a bootlegger for complaining against him. Mevani alleged that the police were hand-in-glove with the bootlegger. It should be noted that three people have been arrested in connection with the attacks.
Mevani also met DCP Zone 4 Shweta Shreemali and JCP admin Vipul Agrawal to make a representation about the rising nuisance of bootleggers in the area and the police inaction regarding the same.
“Recently, the city police showcased its actions against bootleggers claiming to have nabbed many. Three days ago, three people from the area who dared to raise voice against the bootleggers were beaten up mercilessly. One of the injured is a 14-year-old girl,” said Mevani. The leader alleged that according to the victim it was the police inspector of Sardarnagar himself who had tipped off the bootlegger about the victims. “The victims have been making representation to the Sardarnagar police for quite some time about bootlegging and liquor-making. No one bothered to do …read more
