A Delhi Police sub-inspector was suspended for allegedly kicking individuals performing Friday prayers on the side of the road near Inderlok Metro Station, as seen in a viral video. The incident, which occurred during 'Asar ki namaz', prompted an official response from Delhi Police, stating that disciplinary action is being taken against the involved officer. DCP North Manoj Kumar Meena confirmed the suspension and emphasized efforts to normalize the situation, including reopening traffic. The action has sparked protests in India, with demonstrators demanding strict action against the police officer. AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan called the incident unfortunate and condemnable, urging PM Modi, the Delhi Police Commissioner, and Home Minister Amit Shah to take cognizance.
Delhi Police condemns Inderlok viral video incident, urges people to maintain harmony https://t.co/xu6yvVGGrx
In Delhi a group of Muslims pray in the street. A policeman kicks afew up the backside, but is soon surrounded by a mob. https://t.co/yrS8Sb1LyN
Delhi Police suspended a sub-inspector for mercilessly kicking and hitting people who were offering Namaz on the side of a road. The incident happened during the 'Asar ki namaz' near Inderlok Metro Station. https://t.co/PrhyPTcNf9 https://t.co/wrRhPaNbQV
🚨🇮🇳PROTESTS IN INDIA OVER POLICE KICKING MEN PRAYING The protestors reportedly are demanding "strict action" against the police who were filmed kicking Muslims praying in the streets of Delhi. Source: Local Media https://t.co/DSUvVJeHgc https://t.co/yYnOKJ3jy4
VIDEO | Here’s what AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan (@warispathan) said on Delhi’s Inderlok incident. “It is a very unfortunate and condemnable incident. We request PM Modi, Delhi Police Commissioner and Home Minister Amit Shah to take cognisance of the incident. The policeman… https://t.co/EVhHFFrCbT
Excellent action by Indian police against Islamists who were blocking the street for prayers. Islam does not allow Muslims to cause inconvenience to others for the sake of prayers. There are plenty of mosques where you can pray. Otherwise, you can also pray at home. Similar… https://t.co/EYOvFqsX5i
STORY | Delhi Police cop suspended for 'kicking' namazis in Inderlok; area tense READ: https://t.co/rYiydBddZB VIDEO | “We have suspended the policeman involved in the case with immediate effect. Further inquiry into the matter will be carried out; we have also initiated… https://t.co/fc31WqdL3v
#WATCH | DCP North Manoj Kumar Meena says, "Action has been taken against the police officials seen in the viral video. The police post in charge has been suspended. Disciplinary action is being taken. The situation has been normalized...Traffic has been opened..." https://t.co/isnXS0Whl9 https://t.co/SKU1IcOXF7
Delhi Police suspends its sub-inspector for allegedly kicking people offering namaz in Inderlok: Officer
🇮🇳 An Indian policeman kicks Muslims who were performing Friday prayers on the side of the road. https://t.co/ZoB5aRPkSw