HC questions police protection for Monson
The Hindu
Asks whether present probe will be effective
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the State Police Chief to file an affidavit stating whether the Crime Branch investigation in the cases against self-styled antiquities dealer Monson Mavungal would be effective when there are various allegations against police officers of various ranks.
When a petition filed by a former driver of Monson alleging police harassment came up for hearing, Justice Devan Ramachandran asked the State Police Chief why police protection was given to Monson when it was found that he was in possession of valuable articles. In fact, instead of taking action against Monson, the police gave him protection. The court said it wanted to know on what basis Monson had been granted police protection.
The court pointed out that reports suggested that he was in the custody of things nobody had even heard of. Why then the police did not find this out even when police officers reportedly visited his residence, the court asked.
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