KOHIMA, OCTOBER 4 : UBSI, L Thungchamo Mozhui, was declared winner of the annual range level debate competition held on October 4 in the office of the Superintendent of Police, Kohima, on the theme ‘No human rights violations in Nagaland by police and security forces.’ He spoke against the motion in the competition.
Citing Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) of 1973, Mozhui stated that assault during police interrogation, arrest and house search without warrants, failing to understand confidentiality and sensitivity of the victim “dehumanises human decency” and shows violation of human rights by police and security forces. He also argued that everyone is innocent until proven guilty under the law adding failure to follow special guidelines while dealing with victims and accused who were juveniles, women or differently-abled persons all constituted violation of human rights.
Eight participants spoke for the motion and six for against the motion on the topic “No human rights violations in Nagaland by police and security forces.” The participants were judged on logic and reasoning and presentation of their argument.ABSI Zuchithung from 10th NAP IR Bn (for the motion) and UBSI Anato Yeptho from DEF Zunheboto (for the motion) were declared second and third respectively. The winners of the consolation prizes were Hav. Imwati from 9th NAP IR Bn and UBI Medosa Yoho from DEF Phek (both against the motion), and Naik Zhekishe from 10th NAP IR Bn (for the motion). They will represent the range in the upcoming State level police debate competition.
During the debate, team for the motion cited that several articles in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 and Indian Penal Code does not amount to violation of human rights. They also argued that police and security forces provide 24 hours of security to the common man and that one should focus on the positive attitude. Since human rights is considered backbone of the society, they argued that police and armed forces should follow the laws and guidelines accordingly.
Speakers against the motion argued that human rights means life, equality, liberty and dignity of the individual. It said bodily injury alone does not amount to violation of human rights but by being insensitive in the treatment to victims and the accused.
One of the participants stated that to avoid violation of human rights, Lokayuktas Act should be executed in the police service.
The judges were NPS Superintendent of Police (SB), Kohima, Narola Sophie, and Narayan, Senior Journalist. The time keeper was ABSI RO (C), DEF, Kohima, David A Boh-üm.
Introduction was given by was Sub Divisional Police Officer (South), Kohima, Atu Zumvü, while the opening remarks was delivered by Additional Superintendent of Police, Kohima, Igwangheing Hemang. Remarks and result declaration was made by Superintendent of Police (SB), Kohima, Narola Sophie.
