A sub-inspector in Madhya Pradesh’s Mauganj district has been ‘line attached’ after a video surfaced showing him mistreating a woman while on duty. The incident involves Sub-Inspector Brihaspati Patel, who was recorded shouting at the woman, instructing her not to “act smart” as she attempted to file a complaint.
MP Police के चौकी प्रभारी का वीडियो हो रहा वायरल, थाने में आई लड़की के साथ ऐसा व्यवहार, कब नपेंगे ? | MP Tak#MPTakLatestNews #Mauganj #MPPolice #ViralVideo pic.twitter.com/aydMCplnxq
— MP Tak (@MPTakOfficial) October 26, 2024
The video, which quickly went viral, prompted swift action from the police department. Rewa Range Inspector General of Police Saket Pandey confirmed that Patel has been removed from field duty pending an investigation. An FIR has been registered based on the woman’s complaint, and additional scrutiny of the outpost’s conduct is underway.
This incident has raised concerns about police behavior towards civilians, highlighting the need for accountability in law enforcement practices.
