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Crime
Punjab High Court Demands DGPI Reply Over Humiliating Arrest Videos
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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The Punjab High Court has requested the Director General of Police to explain the release of videos showing arrested suspects in injured and humiliating conditions on the Punjab Police’s official Instagram.
The Punjab High Court has taken a stern stance after videos of arrested suspects in injured and humiliating conditions were posted on the Punjab Police’s official Instagram account. The court has formally asked the Director General of Police to provide an explanation for the release of these videos.
The videos, which depict detainees in distressing circumstances, have raised concerns about the conduct of law enforcement and the protection of human rights. The court’s notice highlights the need for accountability and adherence to proper protocols.
In its directive, the court demanded a detailed response from the DGPI within a specified timeframe. It also warned that failure to comply could lead to further legal action.
The incident underscores the growing scrutiny of police practices in Punjab and the role of social media in exposing potential misconduct.
The videos, which depict detainees in distressing circumstances, have raised concerns about the conduct of law enforcement and the protection of human rights. The court’s notice highlights the need for accountability and adherence to proper protocols.
In its directive, the court demanded a detailed response from the DGPI within a specified timeframe. It also warned that failure to comply could lead to further legal action.
The incident underscores the growing scrutiny of police practices in Punjab and the role of social media in exposing potential misconduct.