Hathras: Police constable assaults young army recruit after minor elbow contact | VIDEO

Hathras police assault army recruit: In a recent incident that has garnered attention online, a young man, Raja Kaushik, was reportedly assaulted by Hathras police officers while training for army and police recruitment early in the morning. Kaushik was among a group of 30-35 boys practicing for fitness tests when an accidental elbow contact led to an altercation with a constable.

What actually happened during the training session?

According to witnesses, Kaushik accidentally brushed against a constable’s elbow while running. He immediately apologized, explaining that the contact was unintentional. Despite his efforts to defuse the situation, the constable reportedly did not accept the apology and allegedly escalated the matter, turning it into a show of authority. Kaushik was reportedly taken to the police station, enduring physical assault along the way.

Viral video sparks outrage

The incident has sparked significant backlash as a video of the alleged assault has gone viral on social media. The footage shows Kaushik being taken to the ground and manhandled by police officers, leading to calls for accountability and disciplinary action. Local residents and social media users are urging Hathras police to address the situation and ensure that such incidents are handled with appropriate sensitivity, especially towards young recruits aiming to serve in the police and armed forces.

#Hathras:- करीब 30-35 लड़के सुबह आर्मी और पुलिस भर्ती के लिए दौड़ की तैयारी कर रहे थे। इस दौरान गलती से हाथरस पुलिस के एक कांस्टेबल से किसी की कोहनी छू गई, और इसके बाद वर्दी का रौब दिखाने का सिलसिला शुरू हो गया। राजा कौशिक ने यह कहते हुए पुलिसकर्मियों से माफी भी मांगी कि शायद… pic.twitter.com/y8a3uVRgU2

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