DIG abuses power, son flaunts about it

Photograph showing lavish lifestyle of top cop goes viral on social sites

PS BALI

Jammu, Oct 29:

In an apparent abuse of power, the top Jammu and Kashmir police officer is shown exploiting subordinates, in a series of photographs, reportedly posted by his son on social networking sites, thus evoking strong reactions.

According to sources, the photographs posted by son of Deputy Inspector General(DIG) of Police, Jammu- Samba – Kathua range,  Shakeel Ahmed  Beigh has gone viral on the Social Networking Sites, followed by thread of angry comments.

Sources told Greater Kashmir that the son of Shakeel Beigh, operating Social Networking Site, Instagram with the name of ‘Tonybeig’ has posted several photographs with high-handed captions showing both father and son allegedly enjoying the benefits of power.

 One of the photographs depicts a man, allegedly a police official tying shoelaces of Jammu DIG. The photo is mocked by ‘Tonybeig’ with a caption, ‘Real king-My Dad!! Last time he put his shoes himself was almost 15 years ago.’

Another photograph posted by Tonybeig on Instagram shows an armed security personnel acting as a caddie, while the son of DIG teeing off ball while playing Golf.

Reacting sharply, users have posted a streak of comments on the photographs, some charging Beig of running feudalism in the state, while many comparing him with Saddam Hussain.

Gulzar Ahmed in his comment on facebook writes, “Another Sadam Hussain in the making, Let us see what Mr. Modi will do to Clean Up this act. These people have ruined the State.”

Jan Bodh, another user writes, “This is not the case of a single bureaucrat, it is same with politicians and other pet bureaucrats throughout India. They send their children to foreign countries to enjoy whatever black money they have earned. In J&K, it is more common as centre has given special status to J&K.”

Responding to the report, PDP chief spokesperson, Nayeem Akhtar condemned the act of Jammu Deputy Inspector General and his son for their reported abuse of power, terming their actions as unfortunate.

“It’s good for the society to have ‘Whistle Blowers’ in the family, which exposes the wrong doings of their elders and put it in public domain,” said Akhtar, adding such reprehensible acts clearly reflect how top officials in J&K state are pampered, “this is unfortunately story of all bureaucrats in J&K,” he said.

When asked about the course of action, he said   “Let the government see about it”.

Similarly, Kavinder Gupta, General Secretary BJP said that such incidents of high handedness are witnessed in every state, but the case of tying shoelace is unfortunate. “A proper enquiry should be initiated in this regard, so that no top officer dares to exploit subordinates,” he said.

Meanwhile, despite repeated attempts, Director General (DG), Inspector General of Police (IGP) and  DIG, Shakeel Beig could not be contacted for the comments.