No uthak-baithak or murga position: New rules for UP’s anti-Romeo squads

After the allegations of harassment by anti-romeo squads in Uttar Pradesh, the police cheif on Friday has issued a new rules with fresh guidelines to his force. According to the new rule, there should be 'no hair shaving', 'blackening of face' or muga punishment.

Director General of Police Javeed Ahmed in a letter has set down some ground rules. In his letter, he wrote that there should be no discrimination on the basis of caste.

The drive, which started two weeks ago, was launched to ensure women safety. But since the drive has started there has been numerous young men seen in the murga posture of squatting and holding their ears, or sit-ups while policemen watch. However, this has been banned now.

Also, couples sitting in public places should not be asked for IDs, questioned, frisked or humiliated. And most mportantly, there should be no individual or self-appointed groups going around rounding up young couples sitting alone.

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