Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), September 13: In a shocking incident of police brutality, a young man was slapped in full public view by a police officer in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly. The police officer has been suspended after the video of the incident went viral on social media and an investigation has been initiated against him. The video shows that the police officer slaps the youth after pulling his hair in front of the crowd present at the spot.
Incident Details
There are reports that the incident occurred on Thursday (September 11) at Sirouli Police Station in Bareilly district, where the sub-inspector a labourer who had come to the police station reportedly to lodge a complaint regarding a motorcycle theft.
Viral Video
The police officer who has been identified as Sub-Inspector Satendra Singh misbehaved with the youth inside the police station premises. The incident was recorded by an onlooker and the video is going viral on social media. The internet users criticised the police department and also demanded strict action against Satendra Singh for his misbehaviour against the youth.
Police Action
The police department swung into action after the video surfaced on social media and the Superintendent of Police (SSP) ordered the suspension of Sub-Inspector Satendra Singh with immediate effect. A departmental inquiry has also been initiated against him to investigate the incident further.
Police Statement
Speaking over the incident, Circle Officer (CO) of Meerganj, Ajay Kumar confirmed that strict action will be taken after the inquiry report. He also assured that such misconduct will not be tolerated in the police force.
UP Police Misconduct
The youth who is a reportedly a daily-wage labourer, had visited the police station to report the theft of his motorcycle, however, instead of receiving help from the police, he was humiliated and beaten by the officer. The incident has raised serious questions over the conduct of Uttar Pradesh Police towards common citizens.
