MP Cop Suspended, Probe Ordered After His Video of 'Abusing' Tribal Students During Stir Goes Viral
Bhopal Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar ordered a departmental inquiry after the video prompted demands for action from Congress and tribal groups.
- On Wednesday, Bhopal police suspended Misrod station in-charge Ratan Singh Parihar for allegedly abusing tribal students during a protest. The action followed public demands from Congress and tribal organizations after a video surfaced on social media.
- The incident occurred Tuesday during a protest organized by the Gondwana Gantantra Party over issues faced by tribal students, where the officer purportedly objected to the traditional greeting 'Jai Johar' and used abusive language.
- Congress leader Umang Singhar condemned the alleged abuse as 'serious and condemnable,' calling 'Johar' a symbol of tribal culture, identity, self-respect and honour. He demanded an FIR against the official and criticized Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's government.
- Bhopal Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar ordered a departmental inquiry into the matter to investigate the facts of the case. Officials stated that further action will be taken based on the inquiry's findings.
- Singhar emphasized that law enforcers must respect the Constitution and protect citizen rights rather than misuse their authority. He insisted that any officer misusing their position must be held accountable for their conduct.
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Misrod police station in-charge Ratan Singh Parihar has been suspended after a video of his alleged misbehavior with tribal students protesting for their demands in Bhopal went viral. He allegedly abused the students when they chanted "Jai Johar." Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar has demanded an FIR be filed against the police officer.
Bhopal cop suspended after video shows him allegedly abusing tribal students over ‘Johar’ slogan
A police officer in Bhopal was suspended for making offensive remarks towards tribal students during their protest. The incident involved Ratan Singh Parihar, the in-charge of Misrod police station, who allegedly used abusive language. This protest was organized by the youth wing of the Gondwana Gantantra Party regarding issues faced by tribal students.
MP cop suspended, probe ordered after his video of 'abusing' tribal students during stir goes viral
Bhopal, Oct 14 (PTI) An in-charge of a police station in Bhopal was suspended on Wednesday for allegedly passing offensive remarks and abusing tribal students during their protest here, an official said. The incident occurred on Tuesday, following which Ratan Singh Parihar, in-charge of the Misrod police station, was suspended, he said. Bhopal Police Commissioner […]
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