Spate of violent dacoities in Ahmedabad

[Katana]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city ... 823722.cms

For once, the cops were on time and reached the spot as the robbery was in still progress, but their presence made no difference as the robbers escaped with booty worth Rs 5.25 lakh. This inaction enraged the residents of the society, especially since one of the four cops on the spot was armed with his service rifle.

"The cop did not fire even a warning shot. He claimed he could only fire if a superior officer ordered him to," said a resident of society.

The 'superior' in question was a gent called JK Ninama, PSI of the concerned Police Station. He was present with the Police party at the site when the robber/ dacoits were dancing and hurling brickbats in an drunken state on the lawn of the bungalow. A constable asked for permission to fire at them. He flatly refused, saying, 'lets them finish, we'll see after that'. He has been suspended as of yesterday.

The next day, the gang strikes again : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city ... 841600.cms

Interesting link to the whole story : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city ... 841659.cms

None of the victims or their neighbors were armed. However, those who were armed, that is the Police, despite being at the spot while the crime was in progress, refused to take a sound judgement.

[Vikram]

Sad state of affairs.

[skeetshot]

As usual, you are right, Katana " However, those who were armed, that is the Police, despite being at the spot while the crime was in progress, refused to take a sound judgement."

We cannot depend upon our police to protect us and our loved ones.

We are fighting an uphill battle to stop this and the more we persist, the more we will reach where our Constitution and laws guaranty us our right to defend ourselves.

[Katana]

The local press reported yesterday that the kingpin of the gang was apprehended on 11th. from a town near Ahmedabad where he was working as a farm labour. Turns out he is from the same community as the PSI who refused to fire at the perpetrators. There is is speculation among the residents of the area that he may have been scared to take action fearing any social fallout of his actions.