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Crime
Police Constable Suspended After Video Shows Him Asking for Money at Paan Shop
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Aug 2026, 06:24 AM
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A constable of the local police force was suspended after a video of him soliciting money from customers at a paan shop went viral on social media.
A video showing a police constable soliciting money from customers at a popular paan shop has sparked outrage after it went viral on social media. The footage, which captures the officer asking for cash from patrons, was uploaded to several platforms and quickly amassed thousands of views.
In response, the local police department has suspended the constable pending a full investigation. While the officer’s name has not yet been released, authorities confirmed that disciplinary action will be taken if the allegations are proven.
Police officials stated that the video constitutes clear evidence of corruption and that an internal inquiry will be launched to determine the extent of the misconduct. They also emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
The incident has ignited public calls for stricter oversight of police conduct and for measures to prevent similar abuses of power in the future.
In response, the local police department has suspended the constable pending a full investigation. While the officer’s name has not yet been released, authorities confirmed that disciplinary action will be taken if the allegations are proven.
Police officials stated that the video constitutes clear evidence of corruption and that an internal inquiry will be launched to determine the extent of the misconduct. They also emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
The incident has ignited public calls for stricter oversight of police conduct and for measures to prevent similar abuses of power in the future.