An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) in Shimla has been suspended following a viral video that captured him kicking a taxi driver during a VVIP movement. The incident occurred on Friday near Tavi Mod under the Boileauganj police station limits, where ASI Pyar Chand was deployed for duty during the President's visit.
Details of the Incident
The ASI instructed a local taxi driver, Ashish Kumar, to clear vehicles parked along the roadside. Kumar responded that he was alone and could move only one vehicle at a time, leading to a heated argument. The situation escalated when the officer threatened to issue a challan. As the taxi driver began recording the exchange and attempted to capture the police officer's nameplate, the ASI allegedly kicked him.
Police Response and Action
Gaurav Singh, Superintendent of Police, Shimla, confirmed that the ASI was seen using "excessive and inappropriate force." The ASI was immediately suspended, and departmental proceedings were initiated under a zero-tolerance policy. "The misconduct will invite strict action," the SP added.
Similar Incident in the Past
In a related event on March 16, a senior mediaperson was pushed by a policeman while covering the arrival of Haryana Congress legislators at Wildflower Hall in Chharabra, Shimla district. The police apologized after the matter was raised with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
