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Crime
ASI Arrested in Manasa After Alleged Drug Use in Public Toilet
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 10:17 AM
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An Assistant Sub‑Inspector was seized by locals in Manasa, Punjab, after being caught allegedly using a drug in a public toilet, sparking a clash with police.
An Assistant Sub‑Inspector was caught by a group of residents in Manasa’s public toilet on Tuesday after they claimed he was consuming a drug known locally as "chitta". The confrontation quickly escalated when the officer tried to leave the premises, leading to a brief scuffle with the crowd.
Local residents reported that the ASI was seen taking a substance from a small container before attempting to exit the toilet. Witnesses said the officer’s actions were deemed inappropriate for a law‑enforcement officer and that he was forcibly restrained by the on‑lookers.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and secured the area. Officers detained the ASI and are conducting an internal inquiry. The local police station has issued a statement that the officer will be held for questioning and that the matter is under investigation.
No injuries were reported, and the incident has prompted calls for a review of the officer’s conduct. The case remains under police scrutiny, with authorities promising a thorough investigation into the alleged drug use.
Local residents reported that the ASI was seen taking a substance from a small container before attempting to exit the toilet. Witnesses said the officer’s actions were deemed inappropriate for a law‑enforcement officer and that he was forcibly restrained by the on‑lookers.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and secured the area. Officers detained the ASI and are conducting an internal inquiry. The local police station has issued a statement that the officer will be held for questioning and that the matter is under investigation.
No injuries were reported, and the incident has prompted calls for a review of the officer’s conduct. The case remains under police scrutiny, with authorities promising a thorough investigation into the alleged drug use.