Delhi Cop Who Slapped Woman During CJP Protest Removed From Jantar Mantar
An Additional Deputy Commissioner of the Delhi Police has been removed from his post at Jantar Mantar following a viral incident. The officer was seen on camera slapping a female protester during a recent demonstration.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Sandeep Lamba has been transferred from his duty at Jantar Mantar following an altercation with a protester. The decision comes after video footage emerged showing the officer slapping a woman during a Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) demonstration on July 20.
The incident occurred as police were attempting to manage the crowd during the protest on Saturday. In the footage, the senior official is seen engaging in a brief verbal exchange before striking the protester in the presence of other security personnel and media members.
Senior police officials have initiated an internal review of the officer's conduct to determine if further disciplinary action is required. For the time being, the official has been withdrawn from field duties at the protest site to ensure a fair investigation into the matter.
The incident has drawn significant attention from civil rights groups and social media users who have called for police accountability. Source: NDTV
