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yerdict and Rider.
We find that Mrs. Madgwick and 1.0.3.9 Chagga Singh we re
murdered by P.C.B.543 Dalip singh by shooting and that Dalip
Singh committed suicide by shooting himself.
we do not find that Dalip Singh had any legitimate
grievance nor could the Police Authorities from his demeanour
be expected to anticipate his subsequent actions.
We find that the Indian Police inside the Station were
lacking in initiative in handling a situation which called for
prompt measures.
We find there was undue delay in entering the station
after arrival of reinforcements but the frequent changes in
command mitigate the responsibility of any particular officer.
We recommend that at all outlying stations a European
officer should always be present in the station even if this
involves augmentation of European staff.
We wish to record our sympathy with the relatives of
the victime of this tragedy.
signed. A. L. Shields. Foreman
do
A. G. Coppin
do
C. A. da Roza
signed. R. . Lindsell
P.M.
12. 9. 30.
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