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Crime
Senior Police Officer Removed from Jantar Mantar After Viral Slapping Video
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 01:18 PM
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A senior police officer was relieved of his duties at Jantar Mantar after a video showing him slapping a woman during a protest went viral.
During a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, a senior police officer was seen slapping a woman who was part of the demonstration.
The clip quickly spread across social media, sparking public outrage and demands for accountability.
In response, the police department announced that the officer had been removed from his post at Jantar Mantar pending further investigation.
Authorities said a formal inquiry would be launched to determine the circumstances and whether disciplinary action would follow.
The clip quickly spread across social media, sparking public outrage and demands for accountability.
In response, the police department announced that the officer had been removed from his post at Jantar Mantar pending further investigation.
Authorities said a formal inquiry would be launched to determine the circumstances and whether disciplinary action would follow.