00:00Judging from the social media commentary, the public appears to be incensed over the
00:05dismissal of criminal charges against seven police officers who were allegedly caught
00:11in a video recording extorting a Sangre Grandi businessman in 2023.
00:16They aren't alone.
00:18One opposition MP has come out in strong condemnation.
00:22The dismissal of criminal charges against seven police officers because of the prosecutor's
00:27no-show is a gross travesty of justice.
00:30It is scandalous.
00:32It is a mockery of the judicial system.
00:34It comes at a time when recent survey results indicate a colossal collapse of confidence
00:41in the police service.
00:43This also comes in the midst of a crime epidemic and allegations of corruption against several
00:49police officers.
00:50The prosecution failed on two consecutive occasions to comply with the directions of
00:55the court.
00:56The outrageous turn of events occurred shortly after it was revealed that the majority of
01:02citizens are in mortal fear for their lives and their family and their property.
01:07It is noteworthy that the parliament has just voted to place a new police commission in
01:13place.
01:14The new police service commission must call on the commission of police to answer on this
01:19matter forthwith.
01:21The officers walking away without as much as a rap on the knuckles are Inspector D.L.
01:26Ramlachan, Acting Corporal Shahid Khan, PC David Ann-Ragbir, PC Jason Osuna, PC Makai
01:34Joseph, PC Cleon Smith and PC Rayon Charles.
01:38Dr. Mounilal calls the entire affair disgraceful and says it has the potential to undermine
01:45the TTPS's attempts to confront the criminal elements.
01:49Your Honor, herewith Christopher must state whether she has initiated disciplinary charges
01:54or has undertaken any investigation into this scandalous matter.
01:59This matter can erode further the very little trust that citizens have in the police service.
02:07In recent times, we have also heard of the non-appearance of prosecutors, files gone
02:13missing and so on.
02:14This is an untenable situation.
02:16It leads to a crisis in confidence in law enforcement.
02:20Failure to do such, he says, will send a message that it is business as usual.
02:26This is a matter that warrants a complete independent investigation into this sordid
02:30affair.
02:31The seven policemen were charged with misbehavior in public office and conspiracy to pervert
02:36the course of public justice.
02:38During yesterday's virtual hearing, none of the three officers from the Professional Standards
02:43Bureau who laid the charges made an appearance.
02:47Urvashi Tewari, Rupan Rai, TV6 News.
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