"Harassment" by Another Name: The Puducherry Police's Heavy Handed Tactics The recent allegations by Saurav Das, spokesperson for the Coalition for a Joint Programme (CJP), of harassment by the Puducherry Police have sparked a heated debate about the limits of police power and external interference in local law enforcement.
On its surface, this appears to be another instance of a politician or activist crying foul when questioned by authorities.
However, closer examination reveals a complex web of issues that highlight deep seated problems plaguing India's policing apparatus.