Before writing this blog, I thought a lot. I was in confusion whether to write or not. Till now, I am not sure whether I am doing right or wrong. On one side, I should write as it can reach to some more people and make them aware about the situation. And, at-least, this is the minimum I can do. On other hand, I am behaving like the media persons who always seek attention on the misery of others. I leave it to your wisdom to judge it. With mixed feelings, I putted words and would like to share with you.
Last week, Narender Kumar, an IPS officer of 2009 batch, was brutally killed when a tractor loaded with stones run over him in Marona, M.P. Since then, Lots of noise have been made in the media. This was really an unfortunate and painful incident. Narender was fighting with illegal mining mafia of the region single-handedly. His own department was not with him. The same kind of incident had happened with him earlier also. But no action was taken to tighten the screws over mafia-political nexus. Even after incident, M.P. police officials denied the hand of any mafia in the case. What the hell are they talking about? Illegal mining is an open truth not only in M.P. but in the entire country. The series of (in)actions after his death is more painful. I watched an interview of Madhurani Tewatia, wife of Late Narender Kumar, who herself is an IPS officer. First of all, I must salute the brave lady for her courage and the bold face she is putting in these tragic times. Some of the really painful and shocking facts told by her are:
1. There has been no official communication to the Narender’s family from government side till today. Even, the condolences has not been conveyed
2. A copy of FIR has not been given to the family even on the request of Narender’s father.
3. A copy of postmortem report is also not given to the family.
4. Narender’s pistol, purse and mobile phone are missing.
Is this the way to treat martyrs of the country? Narender was an honest and brave officer who was doing what he supposed to do. Is this the price of honesty? What is the message entire country getting? That Honesty can kill you. Isn’t it shocking the way people in power are trying to cover-up the case? Why is CBI inquiry not ordered till now? Why is so much delay in the process? Any sensible person can easily guess, what’s going on. Every attempt has been made to save influential people involved in the case. This is injustice and disrespect to Narender’s martyrdom. Madhurani rightly said in her interview: if this is going to be fate, then, why one would want to serve the country? Red tape, corruption is already well known in our system. And, now the death of honest police officers. This is not a simple case of murder but, is a classic example mafia-political nexus.
Like millions in the country, my younger brother is also a civil services aspirant and is planning to start preparation in coming months. Few days back, I asked from him: “Why do you want to join IAS? You are Masters’ in CS from a reputed IIT. You can easily get a reasonably good job. What’s your motivation for civil services?” He replied, “I can’t imagine myself sitting in an A.C. room and writing some boring codes (That’s his perception only not mine). I want to do some meaning full job where I can help people and contribute to the country” I am sure; many others also have the same feelings. Narender’s case is disheartening for them. If I had been in his place, I would have given second thought to my plans. But, I know, he will not do this. Perhaps, this is the reason why I am not in his place and also, not a big fan of IAS (Though, I will be really happy if my brother would succeed in his aim). The thugs sitting in power never allow honest officers to do their job. If somebody resists much, then, he/she could pay the cost with his/her death like Narender.
Team Anna called for a three days protest in Bhopal from March 13 to March 15 to build pressure on the system for justice in the case and demanding for the immediate action. I sincerely hope for the success of their protest. Hope, Culprits will be punished without any further delay.
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