The blockade was cleared after two hours when senior police officials assured the agitators that the woman would not be allowed to continue the illegal activity in the village.
The protesters informed that a woman in the village, who is the wife of an army man, used to run flesh trade from her house. About a month ago, the villagers had led the police to nab three men and some women from her house, who were found in compromising position there. Then, the woman had tendered an apology in writing and had assured the villagers that she would shun the illegal trade.
However, late on Saturday evening, the villagers again found an outsider involved in the immoral activity at her place. Acting upon the information, the police reached the spot and rounded up the man but the woman reportedly managed to flee.
“The police had assured to produce the man and the woman before the villagers by the morning. However, when we contacted the police, they tried to shield the accused. Therefore, we lodged a protest and blocked the road,” said the protesters.
“Having sufficient evidences of her immoral character, we want her to be thrown out of the village but the police was shielding her,” they alleged.
After two hours of protest, Nathana SHO Sandeep Singh produced the man in front of the agitators and assuring that the woman too would soon be arrested, he convinced them to lift the dharna.
Speaking to media, the SHO refuted the allegation that the police was patronising the woman. However, when asked, if a case was being registered in this regard, the SHO said the police was investigating.
Src.http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110704/bathinda.htm#1
