IN A controversial decision, the City Police, on Tuesday, suspended four police personnel, including two women constables, for dancing in uniform at the Tehsil Police Station premises. The incident, which occurred after the Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony, involved the four cops performing to the popular Bollywood song ‘Khaike Paan Banaraswala...’ in police uniform. Those suspended include ASI Sanjay Patankar, HC Abdul Qayyum Ghani,WPC Bhagyashree Giri, and WPC Nirmala Gawli.

 

The suspension comes as a response to the video of the dance going viral across the country, sparking widespread criticism. Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Singal taking the matter seriously, directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police to issue the suspension orders. He stated that the actions of the officers had tarnished the image of the police force, which is expected to maintain discipline at all times. The suspension is set for three months, during which the officers will receive a subsistence allowance. They have been instructed to surrender their uniforms and identity cards pending the outcome of a departmental inquiry. Despite the controversy, the In-charge of Tehsil Police Station has been cleared of any wrongdoing, though it is noted that he allegedly attempted to defend the actions of the four police personnel. This incident has raised questions about the balance between maintaining discipline and allowing moments of celebration within the police force, with citizens divided on the severity of the response.