Yesterday, when I watched ABP News about an audio clip by IPS Amitabh Thakur, I was curious to know whether this is same Amitabh Thakur whom I know and indeed, it was him.
I know him and his wife for quite long time, almost for last 6 years and perhaps more than that. They both are very active in filing RTI applications, creating awareness, filing various PIL in Lucknow high court and in fact many times they have fought a direct battle with the government and machineries. Amitabh was also doing his FPM from IIM Lucknow (not sure whether he has completed).
Then today, suddenly the news of a rape allegation came. It was more shocking. Although nobody can give guarantee of one's integrity, it is hard to believe that person like him will be involved in such incident. Even if he was involved, why the allegation came after his audio tape where Mulayam Singh Yadav was threatening him. Politicians are famous for doing such revenge game and goons like Mulayam Yadav who has murdered many, who are running their power with the help of goons.
But, as a society, as a nation what are we doing. Many people have watched the news and TV and I am sure many people know him. He is an IPS, currently IG. He could simply enjoy the job without much hassle. However, both of them (Amitabh and Nutanji) decided to fight for society. They are even running a not for profit school for underprivileged in Lucknow. However, they are paying price for it. Politicians have jumped to take benefit of this tussle, but I am sure, Amitabh will be once again sidelined and possibly made to go under lot of torture and pressure for his attitude to not to bow before the mighty.
I hope we will be standing for him and will have such environment where honest officers like him will be protected (as majority of the police force is corrupt and misusing power for personal gain).
Govind
Mumbai
July 12, 2015
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