Policeman Kicks Muslim Men Offering Namaz on Road: Delhi Police Condemns Inderlok Viral Video Incident, Urges People to Maintain Harmony

New Delhi, March 9: Delhi Police on Saturday condemned the Inderlok incident in which a police officer was purportedly seen in a viral video beating up a few people offering Namaz on a road. It released a statement on Friday, expressing its regret over the alleged incident while calling on people to maintain communal harmony. In a post in Hindi on social media platform X, the DCP, North East Delhi posted, "The people of North-East district have always supported the police in maintaining law and order. We condemn the Inderlok incident. Strict instructions have been given to all police personnel in light of this incident." Delhi Police Cop Suspended for ‘Kicking’ Muslim Men Offering Namaz on Road in Inderlok; Area Tense After Video Goes Viral

"We call on the people to maintain communal harmony and not pay heed to rumours," the DCP added. Earlier, on Friday, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), North, Manoj Kumar Meena said necessary action was taken against the accused officer while the police post-in-charge was also suspended in the wake of the alleged incident. "Action has been taken against the police officer seen in the viral video. The police post in charge has also been suspended. Strict disciplinary action is being taken. The situation in the area is normal," the DCP, North said after the video went viral. Accident Caught on Camera in Bhiwandi: Two Killed, Three Injured After Speeding Auto-Rickshaw Rams Into Divider in Maharashtra; Disturbing Video Surfaces

Earlier this week, a video clip went viral purportedly showing a police officer hitting a few men offering prayers on a road in a bid to disperse them. The viral clip also showed the officer purportedly getting involved in a scuffle with locals.

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