Dehradun: Uttarakhand Police have initiated legal and departmental action against a suspended constable for allegedly making "inflammatory and irresponsible" statements during the protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, an official said on Friday.In a video that surfaced on the internet, Constable Sher Singh, posted in Pithoragarh district, was seen delivering a speech at the Jantar Mantar protest site. He was also allegedly speaking of "resigning" from Uttarakhand Police.Also Read: CJP to launch website to identify cops involved in July 20 crackdown on students, seek legal actionKumaon Range Inspector General of Police Nivedita Kukreti said Constable Sher Singh, posted in Pithoragarh district, had already been suspended on July 20 for prolonged unauthorised absence from duty and for failing to respond to a notice issued by the district's Superintendent of Police.She said the constable also has a criminal record and was earlier sent to Haridwar Jail in connection with a case related to the alleged illegal encroachment of land in collusion with gangster Praveen Valmiki. He is currently out on bail.Also Read: Mamata Banerjee likely to join CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on MondayKukreti said dismissal proceedings against Sher Singh were already underway in connection with that case.
Uttarakhand Police initiate action against constable over his remarks at Jantar Mantar protests
Uttarakhand Police initiated action against a suspended constable for his statements. Constable Sher Singh was seen speaking at a protest site in Delhi. He had already been suspended for unauthorized absence from duty. Dismissal proceedings were also underway due to his criminal record. This action follows his alleged inflammatory and irresponsible speech.
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