Lawyer-police clash in Prayagraj over blockage of road during CM Adityanath's visit; SHO suspended
Prayagraj: Police Commissioner of Prayagraj on Tuesday suspended an SHO for reportedly trashing a lawyer after they both were involved in an altercation during the CM’s visit to Prayagraj for blocking and barricading the road.
The police had barricaded and closed the road at Hindu Hostel crossing due to the CM's visit to Prayagraj. A lawyer passing by protested against this. He got into an argument with SHO Atul Kumar Singh. The inspector beat up the lawyer.
Following the incident, other lawyers also reached the spot and protested by blocking the road. Somehow the police removed the lawyers from there. Lawyer Aditya Raj Goswami who was at the spot during the incident said that a complaint is being lodged at the police station by the lawyers.
The Police Commissioner of Prayagraj has suspended SHO Atul Kumar Singh. The Commissioner wrote in the order - During the passage of the VVIP fleet at Hindu Hostel crossing, Inspector Atul Kumar behaved indecently with the lawyer. Due to which there was a jam at the intersection.
The Commissioner has also ordered a departmental inquiry against the SHO.
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Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Indian Army
Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.
Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.
A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.
The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.
The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.
The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.
Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.
As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.
On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.
General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.
The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.
