Shillong, Oct 15: A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the alleged extortion by police personnel at a check post as exposed in a sting operation by the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU).
Although police have submitted a report regarding the incident, an independent inquiry is needed to hear all sides, East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal said on Wednesday while informing about the decision.
“We have instituted a magisterial inquiry regarding what has happened… the video which everyone has seen,” Baranwal said.
Mentioning about the police report not adequate to represent all sides, he said, “The SP of East Khasi Hills has already submitted its report. The report from the police is only representing the side from the police.”
A senior Additional District Magistrate has been entrusted with the inquiry and asked to submit the report by October 31.
The DC said the probe will examine statements of complainants, policemen and transporters.
“This magisterial inquiry is going to take statements from the complainants, from both those who have gone to the check-post, and obviously those constables, and maybe from other transporters,” he said.
“Every stakeholder, whoever needs to be summoned and questioned… the magisterial inquiry will ensure that it’s proper and comprehensive, and it brings out the truth as to who is at fault,” Baranwal added.
