Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by an advocate seeking FIR against the police personnel who lathicharged people for allegedly violating COVID-19 guidelines. The high court also imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 on the advocate.
The court told the petitioner, "Will people listen to the police if they say orally? Are our people so aware? Do you know how many cops died from COVID-19?"
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"Police don't lathicharge for their enjoyment. At present, some policemen are not even able to get water and meals on time. Still, they perform their duty," the court noted.
"The whole world is suffering from COVID infection. So the police are trying to get people to stay home. The police are on duty despite the fear of life. The state's police are disciplined officers. As you say, a couple of cops may be beyond the frame. But filing FIR against policemen is inappropriate." the court said.
