UP officers invoke Bhagat Singh, Buddha to explain duty, justice and use of force
During the Independence Day celebrations in Uttar Pradesh, two officers reflected on public service and the importance of accountability. One officer referenced Bhagat Singh to address the frustrations surrounding the justice system's inefficiencies. The other drew from a Gautama Buddha story to discuss the responsible use of police authority, emphasizing that with greater power comes a duty to…
Lucknow: Two senior Uttar Pradesh officials invoked historical figures to discuss their duty, justice, and use of force during Independence Day speeches. Sub-divisional magistrate Rinkoo Singh Rahee (44) compared Bhagat Singh's disregard for personal considerations with current priorities, expressing shame over a 30-year-old pending case.
Meerut's senior superintendent of police Avinash Pandey (38) cited an incident from Buddha's life to explain the police's use of force, emphasizing the increased responsibility that comes with power. Both officials warned against dividing the public along caste, religion, and language lines, stressing the police's commitment to enforcing the law and fulfilling their duty beyond personal gain.
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