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Crime
CAF Constable Accused of Intoxication During Durga Puja Duty
✍️ Dainik Jagran MP CG
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM
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A Central Armed Forces constable was allegedly found drunk while on duty during Durga Puja celebrations. The incident has prompted an investigation into the constable's conduct.
A Central Armed Forces (CAF) constable was reportedly found intoxicated while on duty during the Durga Puja celebrations. The incident, which came to light during the festival’s activities, raised immediate concerns about the constable’s fitness for duty.
The constable was assigned to maintain order and security during the Durga Puja festivities, a period that attracts large crowds and heightened security requirements. Being under the influence at such a time is considered a serious breach of protocol.
Security officials expressed alarm over the incident, noting that it undermines public confidence in the armed forces’ discipline. The constable’s conduct has been flagged as a potential violation of the service’s code of conduct.
An internal inquiry has been launched to ascertain the facts and determine any disciplinary action. The CAF is expected to cooperate fully with the investigation and to take appropriate measures to prevent recurrence.
The constable was assigned to maintain order and security during the Durga Puja festivities, a period that attracts large crowds and heightened security requirements. Being under the influence at such a time is considered a serious breach of protocol.
Security officials expressed alarm over the incident, noting that it undermines public confidence in the armed forces’ discipline. The constable’s conduct has been flagged as a potential violation of the service’s code of conduct.
An internal inquiry has been launched to ascertain the facts and determine any disciplinary action. The CAF is expected to cooperate fully with the investigation and to take appropriate measures to prevent recurrence.