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Two police officials suspended after altercation at Kanpur restaurant
A police sub-inspector and constable have been suspended following an incident at a restaurant in Kanpur where they allegedly assaulted staff over the denial of hookah service. The suspensions came after CCTV footage corroborated their involvement in the altercation.
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Police authorities in Kanpur have suspended sub-inspector Rajnish Bhati and constable Aditya Yadav following a violent confrontation at a restaurant in the Swarup Nagar area. The incident occurred when restaurant staff refused to serve hookah to the officers, prompting them to allegedly assault employees and create a disturbance on the premises.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Zone) ordered the suspensions after preliminary investigations revealed the involvement of both officials in the altercation. CCTV footage from the restaurant proved instrumental in establishing their culpability in the matter.
The incident highlights concerns regarding official misconduct and the misuse of authority by law enforcement personnel. Authorities have initiated further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the altercation to determine if additional action is warranted against the suspended officers.