Chennai Police Take Action Over Viral Pongal Dance Video
Two police inspectors in Chennai have been transferred out of the Tambaram city police control room. This action follows a viral video showing them dancing inside the police station during Pongal celebrations.
Details of the Disciplinary Measures
Inspectors Palanivel and Dayal, attached to Pallavaram and Chromepet stations respectively, received the transfer orders. Additionally, twenty-five other police personnel faced temporary transfers as a form of censure.
The temporary transfers included:
- Four sub-inspectors and ten constables from Pallavaram police station
- One sub-inspector and ten constables from Chromepet police station
These personnel were moved to the Armed Reserve for one day. They later returned to their original stations after receiving a stern warning about maintaining discipline.
Official Response and Reasoning
Tambaram Commissioner of Police A. Amalraj issued the transfer orders on Saturday. Police sources explained that the disciplinary action resulted from the officers' failure to maintain proper decorum inside the police stations.
The viral video drew significant criticism from various quarters. A senior police officer clarified that action was taken not only against the dancing personnel but also against supervisory officers who failed to prevent the incident.
Background of the Pongal Celebrations
Police sources provided context about the Pongal celebrations. The police department officially organized celebrations on January 13 at the Armed Reserve Complex in Paduvancherry near Selaiyur.
Commissioner Amalraj and other senior officers participated in these official events. Following the main celebration, individual police stations across the commissionerate limits held their own Pongal observances.
During the celebrations at Pallavaram and Chromepet police stations, personnel dressed in traditional attire danced inside the station premises. Videos of these dances quickly spread across social media platforms, leading to widespread public discussion and criticism.
The police department's response demonstrates their commitment to maintaining professional standards even during festive occasions. The transfers serve as a reminder about appropriate conduct within police station premises.
