Is there a well-knit network to dupe those involved in dowry cases? Yes, says the deputy commissioner of police Dr Tarun Joshi.
Hyderabad: For some,
dowry cases are a god-sent opportunity to mint money. They go by the
high-sounding names of counselling or human rights, warn DCP Dr Tarun
Joshi
Is there a well-knit network to mulct
those involved in dowry cases? Yes, says Joshi. Not just that, many
masquerading as women mandals and human rights organisations are indeed
making hay while the sun shines.
The revelation came out at a workshop
the DCP conducted to highlight the disturbing issues involved in
dowry-related crime cases on Saturday. He said a lot of cases come from
the Old City areas and those who get caught are being trapped by
spurious mahila mandal committees or fake human rights activists. Since
dowry cases are strong and legal help essential, some unscrupulous take
advantage of the unwary people.
Joshi warned them. “I have issued orders
to all the police stations to collect details of these fake
organisations making profit from human misery. They charge exorbitant
rates from the victims and relatives.” He also said he had information
of a wife of a senior police officer too involved in this shady
business. He told people that free legal aid was available to the poor
women and those getting caught in this law, if they chose, should go for
reputed lawyers, not the suspected organisations with high-sounding
names. He welcomed aggrieved public to his office in Purani Haveli if
they feel confused or are getting cheated by shady characters.
The workshop was attended by a large
number of women. Dr Joshi expressed concern at the growing cases of
dowry-related crimes. He said community leaders should take initiative
to sort out differences between husband and wife that if left unchecked
leads to complications. It is true that many are unaware that both
giving and taking dowry is illegal. Besides, it is inhuman to force poor
parents to cough up cash.
A notable presence at the meeting was
Wakf board chairman Moulana Syed Ghulam Afzal and religious leaders.
They too advised parents to desist from giving dowry and demanding
dowry.
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