RailMin Suresh Prabhu orders RPF DG to probe thrashing of Divyang in Odisha

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu orders RPF DG to probe thrashing of Divyang in Balasore (Odisha) railway station.

Taking cognizance of an incidence of thrashing of Divyang (differently-abled man) by RPF personnel, Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu directed the Railway Protection Force, to probe the incident on Sunday. Railway Minister took to twitter to inform the same.

Recently, a video surfaced showing three RFP personnel thrashing a differently-abled man mercilessly after he was caught by some people standing at the Balasore station.

The Divyang man was allegedly trying to flee after stealing a mobile phone from a train passenger after getting caught, the Railway Police is seen beating the physically challenged beggar on the railway platform.

I had taken immediate cognizance of the case,had ordered enquiry.Subsequently,two RPF personnel responsible have been put under suspension https://t.co/QWgIQ5y2wm

— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) January 8, 2017