A sub-inspector in Tamil Nadu was caught on surveillance digicam slapping a 65-year-old store proprietor whereas trying to find banned tobacco merchandise. The policeman hails from Thanjavur and the incident happened on Mukkuttu Street close to Pattukottai. The video rapidly went viral on social media, sparking outrage.
Madukur Police acquired info relating to the alleged sale of unlawful tobacco merchandise e.g. Gutka and Hans At a neighborhood retailer. After receiving the knowledge, Police Constable Jeevanandham was dispatched to the scene for investigation.
On arrival, the sub-inspector questioned the aged shopkeeper Thirunavukkarasu concerning the alleged sale of prohibited objects. The police had been seen within the CCTV footage slapping the store proprietor when Thirunavukkarasu denied the allegations. The video additionally exhibits the store proprietor falling on the toes of cops, apparently begging for mercy.
After the video went viral, Jeevanandham was transferred to the armed reserves. An inner investigation has been launched to additional examine the conduct of the deputy inspector.
Experiences present that previously 10 months, Tamil Nadu police have seized greater than 208 tonnes of gutka and registered greater than 21,000 instances as a part of a crackdown on banned merchandise.
CCTV footage exhibits a sub-inspector slapping an aged shopkeeper in Thanjavur
The store proprietor was seen falling on the officer’s toes after being slapped
The officer has been reassigned and an inner investigation is ongoing.
