Mashonaland East 5.25. Ruwa 5.25.1. At George Market in Ruwa, the ZHRC was informed that some residents were told to go across to the other side of the road (opposite the market) and assemble there. They were accused of hiding touts who had allegedly erected barricades in the road. When they got there, they were asked to beat each other. As they were beating each other they were also being assaulted by the soldiers. They were being accused of assisting the touts by hiding them in their midst. It was reported that they assaulted everyone indiscriminately regardless of gender or age. 5.25.2. At Spar Shopping Centre, the ZHRC heard that people were beaten for the protests that took place at George Market. In the nearby houses a woman was beaten for saying that she did not know where her husband was. She suffered severe injuries but could not report to the police as the soldiers were in the company of police officers. She spent days lying down and unable to walk or carry her baby. Another woman said her husband was beaten and there was no explanation. Accounts of how a pregnant woman had been beaten up in public view were also given. 5.26. Marondera 5.26.1. The ZHRC received reports of violence having happened in Marondera. Upon visiting the DISPOL Marondera, Chief Superintendent Nenguwo to get an official position, he referred the ZHRC questions to the Police General Headquarters. Page 49 of 68