Just for evidence - Part 2

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Regarding last night's incident, I haven't been able to the police station yet. My father advised me to go with him later as he said I shouldn't go without a witness. Mum has to go to Bandra for some work. Anyway, I got these details from the Internet: http://mahapolice.gov.in/mahapolice/jsp/temp/navimumpolice.jsp

Have e-mailed the respective authorities. Let's see now.

I think I will write to a newspaper now. Somehow I don't feel right about getting the media involved. I think they have a tendency to make everything into a circus. But if in the long run, it helps someone, so be it.

Also, Navi Mumbai does not apparently fall under the jurisdiction of Greater Mumbai. Therefore I could not find any relevant information here: http://www.mumbaipolice.org/

I do believe there should be some integrated website having information for both divisions. When one is in trouble, one is really not in a position to go running around understanding nuances of police jurisdiction.

Comments

Gracy Jayaraj said…
Hi Mukta,

Read your post, the earlier one too. I guess you should take it up and put it in the newspaper too. And if need be, I shall be there with you.

I believe that this should be highlighted and taken it up, or else these policemen will not learn to be people friendly.


Regards,
Gracy
5:53 PM
Puneet said…
Rather than protecting the citizens, Indian cops behave like a mafia most of the time. Rather than respecting the uniform, they blatantly misuse it.
I am hoping your emails will shake things up a bit at least for some cops.
9:11 PM
Mukta Raut said…
Hi Gracy,

Yes. I will write to the newspaper soon - tomorrow or day after. Thanks for the offer.

Hi Puneet,

I hope so too. I think if a lot of people write in, the authorities are bound to take notice.
10:38 PM
crab said…
Dont know the Mumbai Police organisation but i suppose there would be a Vigilance Department?
12:56 PM
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