Delhi cop slaps lady on digital camera; departmental motion follows after video sparks outrage
A video allegedly exhibiting a Delhi Police sub-inspector slapping a girl throughout a police operation at a resort in northwest Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar is viral on-line. The power has now ordered a departmental enquiry and transferred the officer.
The incident occurred within the Panchwati space after police had been known as to a resort over a late-night dispute. In line with Delhi Policea lady dialled the police helpline claiming that a number of ladies carrying firearms had come to kill her.
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When officers reached the spot, they discovered that the conflict was truly linked to a monetary dispute and that the allegation about weapons was baseless. Throughout questioning, Sub-Inspector Himanshu allegedly misplaced his cool and slapped one of many ladies concerned within the incident, the police mentioned, as per PTI.
The officer has been shifted to the District Traces.
“A PG enquiry has additionally been initiated to look at your entire sequence of occasions. Additional enquiry into the matter is in progress,” Delhi Police mentioned in a press release.
Delhi cop suspended for assaulting salesman
Earlier, a Delhi Police constable was suspended and a departmental enquiry was initiated after a salesman at a clothes store in Chandni Chowk alleged that he was assaulted over what he mentioned had been false theft accusations.
The salesperson, Bhola Mahto, 44, mentioned two ladies had accused him of stealing a handbag that they had misplaced on the store. After they known as the police, two officers reportedly took him to a close-by police sales space, the place he alleged he was overwhelmed, earlier than taking him to the police station and assaulting him once more. He claimed he suffered accidents that may take a few month to heal.
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Confirming motion towards the officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia mentioned the constable had been suspended and a departmental enquiry had been ordered.
