Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday questioned the Janata Dal-led Bihar Government on the prevailing law and order situation in the State.
Bhagalpur/New Delhi, Aug.28 : Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday questioned the Janata Dal-led Bihar Government on the prevailing law and order situation in the State.
Reacting to the report of an incident of brutal thrashing of an alleged thief by a policeman and some onlookers in Bhagalpur in full public view, Lalu said that "there has been complete failure of the State Government and deserved explanation.
"Police is acting as court's judges. It is a clear case of failure of the State Government.The Nitish Government should explain the 'style' of governance and the beating of an alleged thief in a savage manner such as this by a policeman," Lalu said.
Describing the chief minister as an "Ahankari" (snob), Lalu demanded arrest of the guilty policeman.
The incident took place on Monday in Bhagalpur, when Saleem, a man in his twenties, was caught by some people for chain-snatching. It was stated that a chain was recovered from him, and, he was beaten black and blue by some individuals.
When a sub-inspector arrived on the scene, the culprit was chained to his motorcycle and dragged for some distance.
The incident appeared on a private channel. It was done in full public view here.
ANI