Did Goa cop abuse Russian actress, celebrity DJ?: ‘Choking on his power’

Goa police abuse allegations have surfaced involving Russian female tourists, sparking a serious investigation by North Goa Police into the officer's conduct

Goa-tourist - 1 The Russian tourist who alleged a Goa Police official of abuse | X

A controversy has broken out over allegations that a Goa police officer verbally abused  Russian female tourists - an actress and a celebrity DJ- while the duo were driving with  two other women from Siolim to Morjim.  They alleged that the policeman used abusive language during the routine check.

A video uploaded by the Russian woman, who goes by the username Krispie_Kristina, alleged that she was riding with her friend Evagenia Belskaia, who is a celebrity DJ, when they were stopped by a male police official. She alleged that the policeman not only used  abusive language, but also insulted them by calling them "bitches" and threatening them, saying, "Go back to your country, you don't belong in this country."

She alleged that Belskaia showed the policeman her licence, after which he let her go, but after spewing expletives.

“From the beginning, he was very, very rude. It was immediately obvious that this wasn’t his first time. He was already choking on his power and impunity,” she alleged, and questioned whether it was possible for a male police official to have the right to stop women.

“Police behaviour in Goa is very bad. We have to do something about it. If you can help change it in any way, please let me know," Belskaia added.

The issue has come to the attention of the North Goa Police. SP Harishchandra Madkaikar told The Times of India that the tourists have been summoned to enquire into the matter. "We are investigating the matter seriously. The police officer involved has been identified, and departmental action is being considered," he added.

The tourists also confirmed the news via another video and said they were on their way to the police station as they were being called regarding the allegation in the video.

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