An elderly woman, Khader Bee, was allegedly beaten by men at the local women’s police station for refusing to allow her son and daughter in-law to get separated from the family. This evoked strong criticism from all sections.
According to sources the couple married for one year. The police allegedly tortured Khader Bee from the morning till evening following a complaint by her daughter-in-law and her father.
Police sent the son of Khader bee away to his in-law’s house. Police beaten Khader bee so badly that she was unable to walk, she had to seek assistance of some bystanders to reach home. She had bruises and bleeding injuries all over the body, including her private parts. Local residents got her admitted to RIMS.
The police allegedly prevented registration of a case in RIMS forced the staff to discharge Khader Bee. After the incident came to light late, Superintendent of Police Srikanth is said to have summoned DSP Lakshminarayana of the women’s police station and conducted a discreet inquiry.
The station staff denied using third-degree on the woman, claimed that injuries are self-inflicted.