US journo leaves for US; seeks USD 5 lakh compensation

New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) An American journalist, who
claimed that police beat him up after they mistook him for a
car-thief three days ago here, left the country early Friday
morning, demanding an inquiry into the incident and USD five
lakh compensation for his "sufferings".

Police had denied the allegations of Jeol Elliot, working
with Delhi-based magazine 'Caravan' and freelancing for
publications like New York Times and Global Post, saying the
foreign national beat up an elderly driver and two police
personnel.

The incident was reported from Jangpura in south-east
Delhi on Tuesday at around 3 AM IST. Police have booked Elliot
for assault, attempted theft and creating nuisance after
consuming alcohol. However, Elliot claimed he was framed after
he unknowingly walked into an altercation involving police and
a commoner.

Sources said Elliot left for US in an Emirates flight at
around 5 AM IST Friday morning.

"I request thorough inquiry into the beating and torture
I endured at the hands, feet and batons of Delhi Police. I
request that the police officers responsible be removed from
their positions. Further, I seek USD five lakh in compensation
for pain and suffering and mental anguish the Delhi Police
inflicted upon me," Elliot told PTI.

Delhi Police spokesperson Rajan Bhagat said they have not
received any complaint from Elliot. MORE PTI