Commission seeks comments on Meerut police crackdown in connection with 'Operation Majnu'

The Commission has taken suo-motu cognizance based on media reports of the campaign 'Majnu' undertaken by the police officials of Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh against young boys and girls found together at public places like parks etc. for allegedly improper behaviour. The television pictures aired on 20 December 2005 showed boys and girls being beaten/slapped by the police and being given a dressing down in front of the camera.
The Commission observed that this is an affront to the dignity of the women and has asked for comments of the Chief Secretary, Government of UP and SSP, Meerut within two weeks.