Jharkhand Police Association Hits Back at Jairam Mahato’s Allegations

The Jharkhand Police Association has strongly objected to allegations levelled against it by JLKM MLA Jairam Mahato, urging him to understand the complete facts and background of an issue before making public statements about police personnel or the police administration.

Addressing a press conference, representatives of the association described the allegations as baseless and said comments based on incomplete information can create unnecessary doubts about the functioning and credibility of the police force.

The association referred to Barwadda police station case number 146/2026 and said its recent statement was made in connection with the case registered at the police station. It also responded to questions raised by Mahato within a short period regarding the arrest of the accused in the case.

The association maintained that police officers should be allowed to discharge their duties without political pressure and that action in criminal cases must be taken strictly according to law and established procedures.

## Association Responds to Recording Allegations

The association also addressed questions raised by Mahato over an alleged recording of conversations involving police officials.

It referred to Article 21 of the Constitution, which protects the right to life and personal liberty and has been judicially interpreted to include the right to dignity. The association argued that if a police officer records a conversation as a means of protecting themselves or documenting an interaction, it should not automatically be treated as improper.

It said the safety and dignity of police personnel are also important and that any recording or disputed interaction should be examined in its full context rather than judged on isolated portions.

The association added that allegations against police personnel should be investigated through the appropriate legal and departmental mechanisms, with due process followed in every case.

## ‘Statements Should Include the Full Context’

The Police Association appealed to Mahato to place the complete background and circumstances before making allegations against individual police officers or the organisation.

According to the association, statements based on partial information can damage the reputation of police personnel and create misconceptions among the public. It said public representatives have an important role in raising genuine concerns, but such issues should be discussed on the basis of verified facts.

The association reiterated that maintaining law and order and taking action against individuals involved in alleged offences are part of the police's statutory responsibilities. It said police personnel must be allowed to perform these duties without undue political interference.

The association further maintained that criticism or allegations should not be used in a manner that could undermine public confidence in law enforcement or adversely affect the maintenance of law and order.

The development highlights the growing friction between the police association and the JLKM legislator over the handling of the Barwadda case and questions surrounding police conduct. The association's response also underlines its demand that disputes involving police personnel be assessed through facts, evidence and established legal procedures rather than through political allegations.
 

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