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Crime
Police Inspector Suspended After Viral Video Shows Abuse of Tribal Students
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 03:38 AM
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A police inspector has been suspended after a viral video surfaced showing him abusing tribal students.
A video that went viral on social media has shown a police inspector physically abusing a group of tribal students. The footage, which was shared by a local resident, depicts the officer striking the students and shouting at them in a public setting.
Following the release of the video, the police department announced that the inspector would be suspended pending a formal inquiry. The suspension is intended to allow an independent investigation into the alleged misconduct.
The incident has drawn attention to the treatment of tribal communities in the region, with several activists calling for stricter oversight of law‑enforcement personnel. The inspector’s actions are said to violate departmental protocols and the rights of the students.
Police officials have said that the investigation will be conducted in accordance with established procedures, and that the inspector’s suspension is a precautionary measure until the findings are released.
Following the release of the video, the police department announced that the inspector would be suspended pending a formal inquiry. The suspension is intended to allow an independent investigation into the alleged misconduct.
The incident has drawn attention to the treatment of tribal communities in the region, with several activists calling for stricter oversight of law‑enforcement personnel. The inspector’s actions are said to violate departmental protocols and the rights of the students.
Police officials have said that the investigation will be conducted in accordance with established procedures, and that the inspector’s suspension is a precautionary measure until the findings are released.