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Crime
Jabalpur SHO Assaults Constable Over Phone Number Incident
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jabalpur
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 07:35 PM
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A Station House Officer in Jabalpur reportedly assaulted a constable in public after the officer handed his mobile phone to a truck driver.
A disturbing incident of police misconduct has come to light in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, involving a Station House Officer (SHO). The SHO is accused of physically assaulting a constable in a public setting due to a trivial dispute over a mobile phone.
According to reports, the constable had handed over his mobile phone to a truck driver, likely to share contact details or a phone number. The SHO, who was present at the scene, reportedly became furious upon witnessing this act. In a fit of rage, the senior officer allegedly thrashed the constable in front of others, causing significant embarrassment and physical harm to the junior officer.
The incident has sparked outrage regarding the abuse of authority within the police force. While the specific police station has not been named in the initial reports, the event highlights concerns about the code of conduct and the treatment of lower-ranking officers by their superiors in public spaces. Local authorities are expected to investigate the matter to determine the extent of the assault and take appropriate disciplinary action.
According to reports, the constable had handed over his mobile phone to a truck driver, likely to share contact details or a phone number. The SHO, who was present at the scene, reportedly became furious upon witnessing this act. In a fit of rage, the senior officer allegedly thrashed the constable in front of others, causing significant embarrassment and physical harm to the junior officer.
The incident has sparked outrage regarding the abuse of authority within the police force. While the specific police station has not been named in the initial reports, the event highlights concerns about the code of conduct and the treatment of lower-ranking officers by their superiors in public spaces. Local authorities are expected to investigate the matter to determine the extent of the assault and take appropriate disciplinary action.