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Politics
Uttarakhand Dismisses Constable for Joining CJP Protest
✍️ rediff.com
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 02:04 PM
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The Uttarakhand government has terminated the service of a constable after he participated in a protest organized by the CJP.
The Uttarakhand government has dismissed a constable after he joined a protest organized by the CJP. The constable, who was serving in the state police force, took part in the demonstration held in the capital city of Dehradun. The police department stated that participation in political rallies is prohibited under the service rules and that the constable’s actions constituted a breach of discipline. The dismissal is part of a broader effort by the state to maintain neutrality among law‑enforcement personnel during public demonstrations.