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Crime
Gujarat Police Video Shows Murder Suspect Flogged, Sparks Public Outcry
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🗓 07 Sep 2026, 04:40 AM
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A video circulating online shows Gujarat police officers flogging a murder suspect, prompting criticism and debate over police conduct.
A video that has been shared widely on social media depicts officers of the Gujarat police administering a flogging to a man identified as a murder suspect. The footage, recorded at an undisclosed police station, shows the suspect being struck with a wooden stick while on the floor, with several uniformed personnel present.
The clip has ignited a heated debate across the state, with many netizens condemning the act as a violation of legal and human‑rights standards. Civil‑rights groups have called for an immediate inquiry, arguing that such extrajudicial punishment undermines the rule of law and could erode public confidence in law‑enforcement agencies.
Police officials, when approached for comment, said the incident was an isolated lapse and that the officers involved would be suspended pending an internal investigation. They added that the suspect had been apprehended in connection with a recent homicide case and that standard procedural safeguards were being reviewed.
Legal experts note that corporal punishment by police is prohibited under Indian law, and any deviation could attract criminal charges against the officers. The episode adds to a growing scrutiny of police practices in Gujarat, where authorities have been urged to adopt transparent and accountable methods of handling suspects.
The clip has ignited a heated debate across the state, with many netizens condemning the act as a violation of legal and human‑rights standards. Civil‑rights groups have called for an immediate inquiry, arguing that such extrajudicial punishment undermines the rule of law and could erode public confidence in law‑enforcement agencies.
Police officials, when approached for comment, said the incident was an isolated lapse and that the officers involved would be suspended pending an internal investigation. They added that the suspect had been apprehended in connection with a recent homicide case and that standard procedural safeguards were being reviewed.
Legal experts note that corporal punishment by police is prohibited under Indian law, and any deviation could attract criminal charges against the officers. The episode adds to a growing scrutiny of police practices in Gujarat, where authorities have been urged to adopt transparent and accountable methods of handling suspects.