Indore News: Protest Erupts At Rau Police Station Over Alleged Constable Misbehaviour

Activists protested at Rau police station Wednesday night, alleging Head Constable Pawan Tripathi misbehaved with a woman after her relative was detained on suspicion of narcotics possession. DCP Krishna Lalchandani ordered an inquiry led by ACP Nidhi Saxena. CCTV footage and preliminary checks indicate no misconduct. Preventive action was taken against the detained youth

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Indore News: Protest Erupts At Rau Police Station Over Alleged Constable Misbehaviour | Representative Photo

Indore News: Protest Erupts At Rau Police Station Over Alleged Constable Misbehaviour | Representative Photo

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Tension prevailed at Rau police station on Wednesday night after activists of a Hindu outfit protested, alleging misbehaviour by a head constable towards a woman.

Police had detained a man on suspicion of possessing narcotics, but no illegal substances were found on him. When his family arrived at the station, his mother alleged that Head Constable Pawan Tripathi misbehaved with her.

Following the complaint, DCP Zone-1 Krishna Lalchandani ordered an inquiry, to be conducted by ACP Nidhi Saxena.

The protesters raised slogans and demanded action against the officer. ACP Saxena reached the station and assured them that a fair probe would be conducted.

Lalchandani said action would be taken based on the inquiry findings.

Preliminary investigation, including CCTV footage, indicated that the constable did not misbehave. Police said preventive action was taken against the detained youth.

Published on: Friday, April 03, 2026, 01:00 AM IST

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