Is Police Harassing Couples in Meerut Park?

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The discussion centers around the issue of police harassment of couples in parks in Meerut, India, with references to broader themes of moral policing, societal attitudes towards relationships, and the implications of 'eve teasing'. Participants share personal experiences and observations related to police behavior and societal norms regarding couples in public spaces.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express concern over police harassment of couples, citing specific incidents where couples were chased and beaten without provocation.
  • There is a discussion about the term 'eve teasing', with some participants clarifying that it refers to sexual harassment rather than solicitation.
  • One participant shares a personal anecdote about a friend being removed from a public space by police for simply wanting privacy with her boyfriend.
  • Another participant notes that the situation for couples varies by region, suggesting that it is more restrictive in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar compared to Gujarat and southern states.
  • Concerns are raised about 'moral policing', with participants questioning the motivations behind such actions and criticizing the focus on policing personal relationships instead of addressing more serious issues.
  • Some participants highlight societal attitudes that blame women for harassment based on their clothing, emphasizing the need for a shift in perspective towards accountability for offenders.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views on the issue, with some agreeing on the problematic nature of police actions and moral policing, while others provide differing perspectives on the implications of societal attitudes towards couples. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views present.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific incidents and societal norms without providing comprehensive data or studies, indicating a reliance on personal experiences and anecdotal evidence. The discussion reflects a complex interplay of cultural attitudes, legal frameworks, and individual experiences.

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...eve teasing?
 
Pengwuino said:
...eve teasing?
What can I say? Show's the mentality of the police
Or are you unfamiliar with the term (which is commonly used in India)? If that's the case then here is the a link to wikipedia on eve teasing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eve_teasing"
 
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Might I assume that 'eve teasing' is slang for 'soliciting', as in prostitution?
 
Danger said:
Might I assume that 'eve teasing' is slang for 'soliciting', as in prostitution?

No, that is not the correct interpretation.
Eve teasing is a euphemism used in India for sexual harassment or molestation of women by men
 
Thanks for the clarification, siddharth. So don't these cops think of asking a woman if she's being harrassed before beating on the mate?
 
Danger said:
Thanks for the clarification, siddharth. So don't these cops think of asking a woman if she's being harrassed before beating on the mate?
The shocking thing is, the cops didn't beat the women's partner (much). The lady cops beat the women!

From the article
Young couples sitting in the park were horrified when suddenly out of the blue policemen started chasing and beating them without any provocation.

Couples were randomly caught and then the girls were slapped around and asked about their male friends.
 
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Oops. I misread that the first time around.
 
Well, I haven't seen girls being beaten, but cops in India do target couples. Its not possible for a girl to go out with a guy, especially in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The situation is far better in Gujarat and the south, though.
A friend of mine was thrown out of a garden by a cop once and her parents were called...she and her boyfriend weren't even doing anything, they just wanted some privacy. And both were adults.
I wonder when cops will stop harrassing couples and focus on the more important problems...
 
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It happened in Tamil Nadu too!
Few couples were sitting in a park and this police people thrash them.
In some schools and colleges, boys are not allowed to talk to girls (you're fined/suspended)
In a private party, a couple kissed each other, a reporter happened to take a photo and displayed it in the front page of a magazine. The police instead of arresting the reporter for invading privacy arrested the couple, canceled the license of the hotel where the party took place!
 
  • #11
It is just sickening when these politicians and policemen harass people in the name of "Moral-Policing"(Someone please explain moral-policing to me?)
 
  • #12
Reshma,
Its really aggravating to see 'moral policing' everywhere... a few days ago, there was an article in the local newspaper (Ahmedabad) talking about a high court judgement to stop various 'days' in colleges in Gujarat from being celebrated. And we all know what a big fuss is made about Valentine's Day. I find all this completely ridiculous...I mean, don't people have better things to do and more serious cases to attend to?
Sunayana
 
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physics4ever said:
Reshma,
Its really aggravating to see 'moral policing' everywhere... a few days ago, there was an article in the local newspaper (Ahmedabad) talking about a high court judgement to stop various 'days' in colleges in Gujarat from being celebrated. And we all know what a big fuss is made about Valentine's Day. I find all this completely ridiculous...I mean, don't people have better things to do and more serious cases to attend to?
Sunayana
The predominant mentality of most Indians is: "If eve-teasing happens, it is because the girls dress provocatively".:mad: It is THIS attitude that puts the blame squarely on the victims instead of the offenders since women get harassed irrespective of what dress they wear.
But what more annoying is when these hypocritical politicians sitting in the parliament tell us what is "morally correct" and make ambiguous statements on what is morally appropriate for the youths. I think it is high time that these people break away from this stupid cobwebs of morality and focus on constructive projects like ensuring more public security rather than preaching morals to us.
 

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