Police misconduct incidents in India

Recent reports highlight separate incidents involving law enforcement in India that have gained social media attention.

In Pune, Maharashtra, a 39-year-old female officer from the Kalepadal police station was suspended following a viral video. The footage allegedly shows the uniformed officer driving a vehicle without a number plate in the wrong direction in the Manjari area. The officer reportedly acknowledged consuming alcohol during the incident. Deputy Commissioner of Police Jeevan Beniwal confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed and an investigation is underway to determine if the officer attended a gathering in the Bund Garden area prior to the occurrence, noting she was not officially on duty at the time.

In Gurugram, Haryana, a disturbance occurred at Sohna Chowk when traffic police attempted to seize a Mahindra Thar for lacking a license plate and having dark window films. The driver reportedly refused to provide documentation and protested by climbing on the vehicle’s bonnet and hanging from the window as officers moved the car to a parking area. Gurugram police stated they maintain a strict stance regarding traffic violations.