A case that has shocked members of the police force has been brought to the attention of human rights authorities: Gonzalo Agustín N, an officer with the Tourist Police, was allegedly placed under arrest and ordered to work 72 consecutive hours—without permission to sleep, bathe, or rest—solely because he refused to participate in a promotional video ordered by his superior, the director of the institution.
According to complaints from fellow officers who requested anonymity out of fear of retaliation, the order was given immediately after the officer refused: “Arrest him.” Since then, his communication with the outside world has reportedly been cut off. At the time of this publication, the officer had already completed more than 48 consecutive hours of duty and was expected to continue until the following day to complete the imposed punishment.
The complainants have already brought the case before the Human Rights Commission, seeking confirmation of the allegations and an end to what they describe as a measure that resembles a return to practices of slavery, where neither the dignity nor the physical and mental well-being of individuals is respected.
“It is not a legitimate punishment; it is inhumane treatment,” the witnesses stated.
The question that remains is clear: Where are human rights when those responsible for maintaining public order subject their own subordinates to work shifts that no one could reasonably endure, simply for refusing to participate in what they describe as an image campaign?
The complainants expect the appropriate authorities to act promptly to stop the alleged abuse and determine the responsibility of the commanding officer who ordered the punishment.
Source: mexicodailypost
