Cops Torture Teenager for Refusing Free Cigarettes and Gutka

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A chilling incident has come to light in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, where two constables allegedly detained an 18-year-old boy in a police lock-up and tortured him by pressing cigarette butts on his body. The teenager was reportedly selling cigarettes and gutka near Prabhat market and had refused to give them free to the constables, Vivek and Rohit. The teen, a vendor, was booked for breach of peace and produced before a magistrate the next day. He has now approached SSP Love Kumar, demanding action against the constables.

Key Takeaways:

  • The incident occurred on March 12, where Uttar Pradesh police constables Vivek and Rohit asked for free cigarettes and gutka from the 18-year-old vendor.
  • The vendor, who was selling cigarettes and gutka near Prabhat market, refused to give them free to the constables, leading to his detention.
  • The constables allegedly tortured the vendor with cigarette burn injuries and detained him at Peetal Nagri Police Chowki.
  • The vendor was produced before a magistrate the next day and was granted bail after being booked for breach of peace.
  • The SSP of Moradabad has ordered a probe into the matter and has asked the boy to submit his medical reports.
  • The SP, city, Pradeep Gupta, has stated that an FIR will be registered against the constables if they are found guilty.

Statistics:

  • The incident occurred on March 12, 2023.
  • The vendor was detained for allegedly refusing to give free cigarettes and gutka to the constables.
  • The vendor was produced before a magistrate the next day and was granted bail.
  • The SSP of Moradabad has ordered a probe into the matter and has asked the boy to submit his medical reports.

Sources:

  • Times of India
  • Third party source (article title, author, and date of publication not mentioned)
  • The investigation is being led by SP, city, Pradeep Gupta.