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Guwahati: A viral audio recording has put the Guwahati Police in the crosshairs. The clip purportedly features Chandmari Assistant Commissioner of Police Pranami Bharadwaj Borah questioning a school student about her location and involvement in a political protest. The protest supported the Cockroach Janta Party and activist Sonam Wangchuk. It took place last Thursday at Chachalon.
The caller identifies herself as the ACP of Chandmari. She demands the girl disclose her current address during the conversation. The student identifies herself as a minor and resists sharing her location. The officer then shifts focus to the CJP solidarity demonstration. She warns the student against organizing or encouraging others to join the movement.
Legal experts and child rights advocates are calling out the conduct. A local advocate noted that established rules require police to work through parents or legal guardians when dealing with minors. "Directly questioning or intimidating a minor over participation in political activity without the knowledge or presence of a parent or guardian would raise serious legal and procedural concerns under the Juvenile Justice framework," the lawyer stated.
Student groups and civil society organizations now want an independent probe. Allegations persist that police targeted students via WhatsApp and Telegram groups before the march. Assam Police remains silent. They have not verified the audio or confirmed if an internal investigation is coming. The controversy follows a string of protests across the state regarding recent examination irregularities.
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