A Delhi Police officer has been suspended following a widely circulated video depicting him kicking individuals during Friday prayers near Delhi’s Inderlok area. The incident, captured in the viral footage, has stirred significant outcry within and beyond the community.
In response to mounting criticism, DCP North, Manoj Meena, promptly initiated an inquiry and committed to taking appropriate action against the officer involved. The incident has sparked protests in Inderlok, with locals demanding accountability from the Delhi Police.
अमित शाह की दिल्ली पुलिस का motto है
शांति सेवा न्याय
पूरी शिद्दत से काम पर हैं pic.twitter.com/GqeYTVYa9N
— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) March 8, 2024
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate shared the video on social media, highlighting the stark contradiction between the principles upheld by the Delhi Police and the actions depicted in the footage.
Similarly, Congress leader Imran Pratapgarhi called for swift action against the officer, condemning the unjustifiable aggression.
अमित शाह की दिल्ली पुलिस का motto है
शांति सेवा न्याय
पूरी शिद्दत से काम पर हैं pic.twitter.com/GqeYTVYa9N
— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) March 8, 2024
ये BJP की फ़ैलाई हुई नफ़रत का नतीज़ा है। pic.twitter.com/y19dcwFvZE
— Ankit Singh (@AnkitRadheY007) March 8, 2024
Subsequent footage showed Muslims in Inderlok peacefully protesting against the injustice they faced, emphasizing the community’s resilience and unity. The suspended officer, who served as the police post in charge, has been confirmed by DCP North, who assured disciplinary measures are being taken to restore public trust.
Football थोड़ी है जो kick मार रहे हो..
तरीका गलत है— Chaudhary Annu (@annu_gulia) March 8, 2024
This is not good to kick like that
— ĦẞôÑðĦ (@GULLUANNY) March 8, 2024
पुलिस के द्वारा नवाज़ पढ़ते समय लात मारना सही नहीं है। हम इसकी निंदा करते है।
— Ramu Ram Bajiya 🇮🇳 (@RamuChoudhary07) March 8, 2024
This incident underscores the ongoing struggle for justice and equality, emphasizing the importance of accountability within law enforcement and the need to uphold dignity and respect for all individuals. It calls for collective efforts to foster a more inclusive society where every person is treated fairly and with dignity.
