Delhi Police cop suspended for 'kicking' namazis in Inderlok; area tense
New Delhi, Mar 8: The Delhi Police on Friday suspended a sub-inspector for allegedly kicking a few people offering namaz on a road in north Delhi's Inderlok area on Friday, police said.
The incident happened during the namaz around 2 pm near Inderlok Metro Station.
Locals in response blocked the road and demanded action against the policeman, which led to stepping up of security in the area to maintain law and order situation.
The act was purportedly caught in a video that has since gone viral on social media.
The video showed a sub-inspector kicking a few people while they were offering namaz on the road.
"In the incident which happened today, the police post in-charge who was seen in the video has been suspended with immediate effect. Necessary disciplinary action is also being taken," Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) M K Meena said.
Soon after the incident, the police took cognisance of the video and initiated a probe, Meena said.
Earlier in the day, the DCP met the protestors and assured them that strict action would be taken against the accused, an official said.
The Delhi Congress termed the incident "shameful" in a post on X.
"Very shameful! @DelhiPolice's jawan is kicking people offering namaz on the road. What could be more shameful than this?" the party said in a post in Hindi.
बेहद शर्मनाक!
— Delhi Congress (@INCDelhi) March 8, 2024
सड़क पर नमाज़ अदा करते नमाज़ियों को @DelhiPolice का जवान लात से मार रहा है।
इससे ज्यादा शर्म की बात और क्या हो सकती है?@LtGovDelhi pic.twitter.com/8ksWzOfp0P
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Over 20 injured as private bus overturns in Charmadi Ghat
Mangaluru (PTI): More than 20 passengers were injured after a private bus overturned at a bend in the Charmadi Ghat on Sunday, police said.
The accident occurred at a curve when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.
The passengers, all from Andhra Pradesh, were returning after attending a wedding in Dharmasthala.
Those seriously injured were shifted to Wenlock District Hospital, while others with minor injuries were treated at nearby private hospitals.
Residents assisted in the rescue operations. Traffic police from Belthangady visited the spot and are investigating the incident.
