UP Police provoke probe into cop’s ‘assault’ on Army officer

The incident has drawn robust condemnation from the Army, with senior officers assembly the Lucknow Police Commissioner to demand swift and neutral motion.

The Lucknow-based Surya Command of the Indian Army took to their official ‘X’ deal with on Friday, stating,

“A case of misconduct against a serving Army officer in Lucknow is being pursued with utmost seriousness. An FIR was lodged immediately, and CCTV footage has been examined.”

The submit additional revealed that Major General Salil Seth, General Officer Commanding of Madhya Uttar Pradesh Sub Area , accompanied by the station commander, met with Lucknow Police Commissioner Amrendra Okay Sengar to press for a immediate and neutral investigation.

“The Indian Army stands resolutely with its personnel and expects prompt and exemplary action,” the assertion concluded.

Police sources indicated the alleged assault occurred on June 22 inside the PGI police station space.

Lieutenant Colonel Anand Prakash Suman, at present posted on the NCC Directorate Bihar & Jharkhand in Patna, filed a grievance detailing the incident.

He alleged that whereas driving his automobile on the Telibagh intersection in the direction of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, a policeman, driving on the unsuitable aspect of the highway, started verbally abusing him and slapped him as quickly as he rolled down his automobile window.

Based on Lt Col Suman’s grievance, police registered a case towards an unknown individual beneath sections 281 , 125 , 115 , and 352 of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita .

Assistant Commissioner of Police Rishabh Runwal informed PTI on Saturday that investigations into the case are actively underway.

“The incident is being investigated on priority basis and all aspects of the case are being looked into. Further action will be taken as per the findings of the investigation,” the ACP stated.

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