📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / DAVINDER SINGH (DSP)
Crime
Haryana DSP apologises after slapping lawyer in roadside parking dispute
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 04:31 AM
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A female Deputy Superintendent of Police in Haryana slapped a lawyer during a parking altercation and later issued an apology after an advocate called for her suspension.
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) serving in Haryana was involved in a physical altercation with a lawyer over a roadside parking issue. According to reports, the officer struck the lawyer with a slap during the confrontation. The incident quickly drew attention from the legal community, prompting an advocate to publicly demand the officer's suspension.
Following the outcry, the DSP issued a formal apology to the lawyer, acknowledging the misconduct. The apology was made in the presence of senior police officials, who noted that disciplinary action would be considered in accordance with departmental guidelines.
The incident underscores the heightened scrutiny on law‑enforcement officials' conduct, especially in interactions with legal professionals. Authorities have indicated that a review will be conducted to determine appropriate measures, while the lawyer has stated that the apology was a step toward resolving the matter.
Following the outcry, the DSP issued a formal apology to the lawyer, acknowledging the misconduct. The apology was made in the presence of senior police officials, who noted that disciplinary action would be considered in accordance with departmental guidelines.
The incident underscores the heightened scrutiny on law‑enforcement officials' conduct, especially in interactions with legal professionals. Authorities have indicated that a review will be conducted to determine appropriate measures, while the lawyer has stated that the apology was a step toward resolving the matter.