Gujarat High Court today ordered a probe by CID crime into the allegation of custodial torture against
Subhash Trivedi, Superintendent of Police of Jamnagar.
Justice A S Dave ordered that a DIG level official of CID Crime be entrusted with the probe and he should submit his report till June 25. The probe would cover issues including who pressurised the complainant to withdraw his complaint against Mr Trivedi, in what circumstances and for what reason.
Vishal Shingala, arrested under prohibition act by Jamnagar police in 2009, had lodged a complaint against Mr Trivedi of custodial torture. Later, he also complained that he was being forced to withdraw the complaint.
The court also directed the authorities to take decision regarding Mr Trivedi’s transfer from Jamnagar within ten days time.
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