Delhi Police condemns Inderlok Namaz incident after video goes viral

The viral video also shows the officer allegedly involved in a clash with locals.

New Delhi:

Delhi Police on Saturday condemned the Inderlok incident in which a policeman was allegedly seen beating some people offering namaz on the road in a viral video.

The company issued a statement on Friday expressing regret over the alleged incident while calling on people to maintain community harmony.

The people of the Northeast District have always supported the police in maintaining law and order.

We condemn the Indra Lok incident.

In view of this, strict instructions have been issued to all police personnel.

We call on all people to maintain social harmony and refrain from spreading rumors if they do not believe them.

— DCP North East Delhi (@DCPNEastDelhi) March 8, 2024

The North East Delhi DCP posted in Hindi on social media platform In view of this incident, all police personnel. “

“We appeal to people to maintain social harmony and not listen to rumours,” the DCP added.

Earlier on Friday, North district deputy commissioner of police Manoj Kumar Meena said necessary action has been taken against the accused police officer, while the officer in charge of the matter has also been charged in connection with the incident And was suspended.

After the video was released, DCP North said: “Action has been taken against the police officers featured in the video. The responsible police officer has also been suspended. Strict disciplinary action is being taken. The situation in the area is normal.” It went viral.

Earlier this week, a video went viral purportedly showing a police officer beating several men to disperse them as they prayed on the road.

The viral video also shows the officer allegedly involved in a clash with locals.

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