Sub-Inspector suspended for assaulting 18-yr-old tea seller in police station | WATCH

A sub-inspector in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district has been suspended following the circulation of a disturbing video showing a man tied to a window at a local police station. The video, which surfaced on social media, prompted swift action by authorities. The victim, a tea vendor named Ajay Farkade, was seen restrained with a stick wedged between his neck and hands, fastened to the window grill at the Multai police station.

In response to the viral footage, Superintendent of Police (SP) Nischal Jharia confirmed that Sub-Inspector Sunil Sareyam was suspended after a formal complaint was lodged by Farkade. According to the SP, a thorough investigation, led by a gazetted officer, has been launched. Additional disciplinary action will be determined based on the findings of the inquiry.

18 year old Ajay Farkade, who runs a tea stall at the Multail bus stand in Betul, MP was brutally assaulted by the Sub Inspector Sunil Sareyam after being tied to the window grill with a stick between his neck and hands inside the Multai police station.
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Allegations of abuse

The incident reportedly occurred on the night of September 18, when Farkade, who runs a tea and snack stall at the Multai bus stand, was apprehended by police. The victim claims he was accused of selling narcotics and was subjected to severe physical abuse despite repeatedly asserting his innocence. Farkade alleged that police officers ignored his pleas and tied him to the window grill, physically assaulting him without any justification.

Investigation underway

Following the video's release and subsequent complaint, Betul police initiated a probe into the incident. SP Jharia assured that strict action would be taken once the investigation is complete, signaling the administration's commitment to address police misconduct.