Shiv Sena seeks judicial probe into ‘fake encounter’ in Kalaburagi
Shiv Sena leader Siddalinga Swami has called for a judicial inquiry into a recent police encounter in Kalaburagi, labeling it a 'fake encounter.' He argues that the incident violates constitutional rights and demands transparency through the release of video evidence.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing debates regarding police accountability and human rights in the context of law enforcement in India.
Shiv Sena State president Siddalinga Swami has demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the “fake encounter” involving one of the prisoners who escaped from the Kalaburagi Central Prison in the early hours on Tuesday.
In a press release issued here on Thursday, Siddalinga Swami questioned the circumstances under which the accused, arrested by Bidar Police and later handed over to Kalaburagi Police, was not handcuffed despite facing serious criminal charge.
He urged the police to release the complete video footage from the time of the accused’s arrest in Bidar until him being handed over to Kalaburagi Police to ensure transparency.
Stating that the subsequent police firing amounted to a “fake encounter”, the Shiv Sena leader said that any extra-judicial use of lethal force will constitute a serious violation of Article 21 of the Constitution which guarantees the right to life.
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