Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)
Mangaluru, Dec 7: In connection with the alleged sexual harassment meted out to a law student by an advocate, the investigating officer in the case has been accused of humiliating the victim. Social activist, Prasanna Ravi, who made this allegation, has demanded for replacing the investigating officer in the case.
Prasanna Ravi also directed her anger at the city police commissioner. She said she is not bothered by what the police officers do in their personal lives. "They can sing or do other things in their personal lives. But they have to concentrate on finding the accused," she added. She also stated that the activists had ensured that the accused did not get bail, but the police commissioner claimed credit for doing this.
She demanded to change the investigating officer in the case and handover the case to deputy police commissioner, Hariram Shankar. "The police commissioner says that four teams have been formed to investigate the case. But the investigating officer who summoned the victim questions her why she pursues the case, duly mentioning that the wife of the accused is worried. They say a lookout notice has been issued for locating the accused but the railway authorities say they do not have received any documents on this issue," she said.
She further said that she has no personal enmity against the police commissioner and holds him in high esteem. "I am frustrated because of these acts. Even though we provided information about the accused, nothing came out of it. When we seek permission to protest, they cite the election code of conduct. At the same time, others indulge in protests. Moreover, they have termed the students who fight for a cause, as useless," she claimed.