5 cops held for beating woman in Faridabad

Chandigarh: The Haryana police has arrested all five accused policemen who were involved in an incident of beating a woman in Faridabad district. These include two police officials and 3 special police officers.

While stating this here today, additional director general of police (law and order) Mr Navdeep Singh Virk said that police will file a charge sheet in record time and make all efforts for a fast track trial in court, so the accused can be convicted soon. Necessary directions regarding this have been issued to CP Faridabad, who has also been requested to personally monitor the investigation.

Mr Virk said that the department has already suspended the two head constables and terminated the services of three special police officers after a video of the woman allegedly being beaten up by the police officials appeared in the media. Strongest possible action was taken since the incident came to light. Haryana Police is committed towards safety and security of women in the state,” he added.