Lucknow police clash: Officer beats colleague over handling of recruitment protest | WATCH

New Delhi: In a shocking turn of events in Lucknow, internal conflicts among police officers erupted during a protest involving 69,000 teacher recruitment candidates. The protest was organized to demand immediate action on a High Court order and the release of a new appointment list. The protest, intended to address delays in the teacher recruitment process, saw an unexpected escalation when one officer physically confronted another.

Video surfaces on social media

A video circulating online captures the dramatic moment. The footage shows a police officer aggressively lathi-charging candidates who were protesting for teacher recruitment positions. The situation quickly escalates when another police officer intervenes, forcibly removing the aggressor from the scene. This intervention is followed by the second officer displaying aggression and physically confronting the first officer, reflecting a chaotic and disturbing scene.

Take a look at the video: 

लखनऊ.पुलिस ने पुलिस को मारा फिर खदेड़ दिया।
69000 शिक्षक भर्ती अभ्यर्थियों पर लाठी चलाने वाले एक पुलिसकर्मी को पुलिसकर्मी ने ही खदेड़ दिया मुझे गर्व है इस पुलिस आफिसर पर अभ्यर्थियों के दर्द को समझा pic.twitter.com/XzogE0UNSC

— Gyan Prakash Yadav #INDIA (@Gyanpra65533145) September 2, 2024

Protest erupts over teacher recruitment delays

The large-scale protest was sparked by frustrations over the delay in the issuance of a new selection list for teacher appointments in Uttar Pradesh. The candidates had called for immediate compliance with a High Court order and swift action on the recruitment process. The heavy-handed response by some officers has intensified scrutiny over how law enforcement manages such high-stakes public demonstrations.

Officer's intervention sparks admiration

The video has sparked significant discussion and reaction. Many are expressing support for the officer who intervened, viewing his actions as a stand against the harsh treatment of the recruitment candidates. “I am proud of this police officer who understood the pain of the candidates,” one user noted, reflecting a sentiment shared by others who believe the second officer acted with empathy and justice.