SALEM: Deputy inspector general of police (Salem range) C Mageshwari on Thursday instructed police personnel not to use lathis during vehicle checks in her jurisdiction.
She has instructed personnel to also videograph violators who start arguing with offiers for any reasons.
“We could avoid false statements when we have videos as proof,” she said.
Based on the DIG’s instruction, district superintendent of police M Sree Abhinav has sent a circular asking all police officers to follow the instructions strictly.
“I have instructed the police personnel, especially those who will be on duty for vehicle checks and at check posts, not to use lathis hereafter.”tNN