Man sets self afire over police exploitation

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) A man set himself ablaze here as he was depressed over continued exploitation of his two sons by two Delhi Police constables, police said Sunday.

Uday Chand, 48, set himself afire in south Delhi's Neb Sarai area Saturday evening after pouring petrol on his body.

He was rushed with 85 percent burn injuries to the Safdarjung hospital.

In his statement to the police, the victim said he took the step after being depressed over continued exploitation of his two sons by two Delhi Police constables - Raj Kumar and Surender.

Both constables are posted in Neb Sarai Police Station.

The victim reportedly said the constables were allegedly demanding Rs.20,000 as extortion money from his elder son, Naveen, for running his three-wheeler scooter rickshaw (TSR) van without any restriction.

"The constables were continuously harassing Naveen as he was unable to give them such a large amount at the moment. A few days ago, the constables badly beat up the victim's younger son, Bhairav," said sources.

A police officer said a case has been registered following the victim's statement.

"Both the constables have been confined and proper action will be taken against them after a probe," said the officer.

One of the first actions of the AAP when it comes to power in Delhi would be clean up the police force.

If Naveen was illegally plying his auto then Naveen should have been penalized.

By taking bribes, the illegal auto does not become legal.

We see the same thing in Kolkata.

Trucks are not allowed during certain times in the city.

They are not allowed to ply on VIP but they merrily ply on the road and at the police check-post, they do not even stop.

The khalasi just drop a Rs 5/- or Rs 10/- note on the road and the driver continues to drive.

The policeman then scampers and collects the note.

This will all have to change after AAP comes to power.