Shimla, February 26 – In its initial response to the alleged detention of Delhi Police personnel following the arrest of three Youth Congress activists on charges of staging a protest without shirts at the AI summit, the Himachal Pradesh Police stated on Thursday that they had received information about an incident in which individuals, dressed in civilian clothes and travelling in vehicles with out-of-state registration numbers, had reportedly forcibly taken three people staying at a resort in Chirgaon.
The police officers had also removed certain electronic equipment, including a digital video recorder (DVR), from the scene.
Taking the matter seriously, the Shimla Police promptly initiated necessary legal action to ascertain the facts and ensure that all procedures were strictly followed in accordance with the law, the Himachal Police stated in a statement.
Acting swiftly and in close coordination with the Solan Police, Shimla Police teams intercepted the individuals at multiple locations, including Shoghi, the ISBT in Shimla, and Dharampur.
Upon verification, it was revealed that the group consisted of police personnel from Delhi and Haryana who had followed and taken custody of the three individuals in connection with a case registered in Delhi.
In order to ensure full legal compliance and safeguard the rights of all concerned, the Shimla Police produced the individuals before the competent local court for appropriate directions.
The three individuals were also subjected to medical examination at the Ripon Hospital in Shimla, as per established legal procedures.
Subsequently, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in Shimla granted a transit remand of approximately 18 hours.
After completing all statutory formalities and due verification, the team of Delhi and Haryana Police was permitted to proceed towards Delhi along with the individuals concerned.
Meanwhile, in response to a complaint submitted by the owner of the Chanshul Resort in Chirgaon in Shimla district, a first information report (FIR) was registered on February 25 under relevant provisions of law at the Police Station in Chirgaon, and an investigation is underway, the Himachal Police stated.
Congress lawmaker Kuldeep Rathore has demanded that the state government take stern action against the Delhi Police.
He termed the police action against Youth Congress leaders as an attempt to suppress their voices.
