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Delhi Police constable under inquiry after Instagram reel shows gun and BRICS 2026 ID
✍️ TOI City
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 05:22 PM
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A Delhi police constable was filmed holding a firearm while displaying a BRICS 2026 summit ID in an Instagram reel, prompting a departmental inquiry.
A Delhi Police constable was captured on video posting an Instagram reel in which he brandished a firearm and displayed an identification badge for the upcoming BRICS summit 2026. The clip, posted on a public platform, quickly went viral and drew sharp criticism from netizens and senior officials alike.
The police department announced that a formal internal inquiry has been opened to examine the constable's conduct, the legality of carrying a weapon while filming, and the misuse of the BRICS summit credentials. The investigation will be overseen by senior officers and will assess whether procedural breaches occurred.
Preliminary statements indicate that the constable may be relieved of his duties pending the outcome of the probe. The department emphasized that any violation of protocol will be dealt with strictly to maintain public confidence in the force.
The incident has sparked a broader debate on the use of social media by law‑enforcement personnel and the need for stricter guidelines on handling firearms and official identification in public spaces.
Authorities have urged citizens to report similar misconduct and assured that appropriate disciplinary action will follow if the allegations are substantiated.
The police department announced that a formal internal inquiry has been opened to examine the constable's conduct, the legality of carrying a weapon while filming, and the misuse of the BRICS summit credentials. The investigation will be overseen by senior officers and will assess whether procedural breaches occurred.
Preliminary statements indicate that the constable may be relieved of his duties pending the outcome of the probe. The department emphasized that any violation of protocol will be dealt with strictly to maintain public confidence in the force.
The incident has sparked a broader debate on the use of social media by law‑enforcement personnel and the need for stricter guidelines on handling firearms and official identification in public spaces.
Authorities have urged citizens to report similar misconduct and assured that appropriate disciplinary action will follow if the allegations are substantiated.