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Villagers Assault Police Officer Tied to Pole in Jharkhand
A police assistant sub-inspector was beaten by residents in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district after allegedly creating a disturbance while intoxicated on duty. The officer has since been suspended following the incident.
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An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of police was assaulted by villagers in Sahibganj district of Jharkhand on Tuesday after he allegedly caused a commotion while intoxicated during his shift. The incident occurred in Motijarni Bazaar, within the jurisdiction of Taljarhi police station. Residents reportedly tied ASI Chintu Kumar to an electricity pole and beat him in response to his disruptive behavior. A video of the altercation has circulated widely on social media. Following the incident, police superintendent Amit Singh ordered the immediate suspension of the officer pending investigation into the allegations of misconduct and intoxication while on duty. The incident raises renewed concerns about police conduct and accountability in the region.