Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh): A shocking CCTV footage has emerged from Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district on Monday, where an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) tore-up his uniform after a BJP leader allegedly threatened him of stripping him off his uniform in front of other officials.
The incident was captured in the CCTV installed in the office and has gone viral on social media.
Seven months old video resurfaces
It is said that the video is seven months old and the incident occurred on February 2, 2024, at Singrauli district's Kotwali police station. The video shows Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Vinod Mishra removing his uniform in front of senior officers and municipal officials.
In the video, it can be seen how the ASI gets off his chair in a fit of rage and starts to undress himself in front of everyone. Despite others’ efforts to make him calm down he remains inconsolable and continues to shun his uniform.
Dispute over drain construction
A dispute occurred over drain construction in the Kotwali area. ASI Mishra had a heated argument with local residents, following which municipal officials and police officers arrived to resolve the issue. However, BJP leader and councillor husband Arjun Gupta allegedly threatened ASI Mishra, saying he would strip him of his uniform.
Investigation launched into leak of video after 7 months
ASI Mishra removed his uniform, and the incident was captured on the police station's CCTV camera. The Superintendent of Police, Nivedita Gupta, had taken action against ASI Mishra for removing his uniform.
Now, seven months later, the video has resurfaced, and the incident is gaining attention again. The Superintendent of Police has ordered an investigation into the leak of the CCTV footage and the viral video on social media. The opposition Congress party has criticised the incident, calling it a display of power by the ruling party.
