Bhopal Police Takes Action Against Private Agency Following Assault on Ex-DGP
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Synopsis
Bhopal Police have acted on a complaint from former DGP Hari Vallabh Joshi regarding an alleged assault by his caretaker. The incident raises serious concerns about the safety of elderly individuals relying on domestic staff.
Key Takeaways
- Ex-DGP Joshi reports an assault.
- Caregiver Rafiq Khan accused of theft and assault.
- Police assured action against the caregiver and agency.
- Incident highlights risks to elderly individuals.
- Joshi's family has a notable public background.
Bhopal, April 11 (NationPress) The Bhopal Police have commenced action regarding the alleged assault on former Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Hari Vallabh Joshi, officials confirmed on Friday.
Joshi (99), a retired IPS officer from the 1948 batch residing in Bhopal's Arera Colony, recently filed a written complaint at the Habiganj police station. He claims that a caretaker named Rafiq Khan allegedly grabbed his throat, misbehaved, and stole some metal idols from his home.
In his complaint, Joshi expressed that the incident has left him feeling frightened and has requested local police to conduct regular checks on his residence for his safety.
Following the incident, a team of senior police officials visited Joshi to assure him that strict measures would be enforced against caretaker Rafiq, who was hired through a private agency, according to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Rashmi Agarwal, who spoke to IANS.
“We visited ex-DGP Joshi's residence and checked on his health. We assured him that stringent action would be taken against caretaker Rafiq Khan and the private agency involved,” Agarwal stated.
When asked about Rafiq's arrest, the ADCP responded, “He has been apprehended, and we will disclose this information shortly. We have also filed a case against the agency owner for employing Rafiq without proper verification.”
The suspect, Rafiq Khan, had been working as Joshi's caretaker and was receiving a monthly salary ranging from Rs 18,000 to 20,000.
The situation escalated when the household cook, Geeta, unexpectedly arrived, causing Khan to flee the premises before further harm could occur.
The incident transpired while other family members were at work, and domestic staff were stationed in the servants' quarters—conditions that Rafiq attempted to exploit.
Despite his advanced age and frail health, Joshi took immediate action to report the crime.
This incident has ignited public outrage and raised concerns regarding the safety of elderly individuals, particularly those who depend on domestic assistance.
Joshi's family has been in the public eye for quite some time. His late son, Arvind Joshi, was a former IAS officer, while his daughter-in-law, Tinu Joshi, was dismissed from service after her arrest in a high-profile corruption case.
