A video of a sub-inspector of Uttar Pradesh Police advising the people to beat up a man who had allegedly assaulted his mother has gone viral on social media, raising questions about the entire police departments functioning. The incident took place in the Fursatganj police station area located in Tiloi Tehsil of Amethi district.In the video, a constable is seen holding the accused while the PRV (Police Response Vehicle) inspector advises the people in front to tie him to a tree and beat him at specific places on his body. The inspector was heard saying that if they tied him to a tree and beat him, he would not be able to do anything and would improve.The incident that happenedThe incident occurred Friday night when the police received information about a fight in Dial 112. When they reached the spot, they found out that a 25-year-old man was always in an inebriated condition and used to fight with everyone every day. On Friday night, he had allegedly assaulted his mother, leading to a serious head injury.Ramraj Kushwaha, the station in charge of Fursatganj, informed that the Dial 112 inspector had reached the spot and advised the people. He added that strict action would be taken against the accused inspector after identification.Increased concern and questions followThe incident has raised questions and concerns about police brutality and the lack of proper training of police personnel. It has also sparked outrage among people on social media platforms, demanding strict action against the accused.The Amethi police chief, Dr. Elamaran, has assured that the matter will be thoroughly investigated, and strict action will be taken against the accused inspector. He further added that such incidents would not be tolerated, and the police department would take necessary steps to ensure such incidents do not occur in the future.ConclusionIt remains to be seen what action will be taken against the sub-inspector. Still, the incident again highlighted the need for police officers to be held accountable for their actions and behaviour. The authorities must take necessary steps to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
