Gujarat cops ‘assault’ paan store proprietor, probe initiated
Vadodara metropolis police have initiated a probe right into a video purportedly exhibiting personnel connected to the Manjalpur police station within the metropolis assaulting a paan store proprietor for not having downed shutters in the course of the ongoing evening curfew hours.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 3, Karanraj Vaghela has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
The purported video, which went viral on social media, on Sunday night, reveals two officers in civil garments dragging the store proprietor out of his store and punching him.
DCP Vaghela stated, “A video of Manjalpur police officials is going viral on social media. This kind of behaviour cannot be tolerated. ACP Kumpawat is inquiring into the incident and strict action, even suspension if necessary, will be taken shortly.”