In yet another incident, which is sure to bring in huge criticism to the Uttar Pradesh government, the state police Monday night was seen ruthlessly beating the women protesters in Firozabad.
It is being reported that women were protesting against an accident at NH-2 when the UP police lathi-charged them to clear the highway.
The cops were seen beating the women with lathis, slapping and even kicking them.
Meanwhile, National Commission for Women chairperson Mamta Sharma speaking to Zee Media said that she would speak to the Police Commissioner regarding the incident.
The NCW chief said that she would demand strict action against the erring officials. Sharma blamed government and the police department’s insensitive attitude for such action against women.
The police have said that the action was taken to clear the jam.