People on social media asking the government to take action...
On Friday a Delhi Police officer was suspended for kicking Muslim men, who were offering prayers on the road in the national capital.
The incident happened in Delhi’s Inderlok area and the video of it has been viral on social media platforms. In the viral video, the cop can be seen kicking Muslim men, who are offering prayers on the road amid a huge rush near the mosque.
The video sparked outrage on social media with users questioning the behavior of Delhi Police and asking the government to take action against the concerned official.
Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi also shared the viral video and said that the Delhi Police official doesn't understand the basic principles of humanity.
“This @DelhiPolice soldier kicking a person while offering Namaz probably does not understand the basic principles of humanity, what is this hatred that is filled in the heart of this soldier, Delhi Police is requested to file a case against this soldier under appropriate sections. Enter and terminate its service," Imran Pratapgarhi said.
The senior officials of the Delhi Police took cognisance of the viral video and initiated an inquiry against the official.
The officials said that the accused official is suspended for the time being and necessary action will be taken in the matter.
Meanwhile, the police also beefed up the security in the area as the video accumulated lakhs of views and has the potential to create law and order issues.
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