Delhi cop seen kicking Muslim men offering namaz on road in Inderlok, suspended

A video of a Delhi cop kicking Muslim men offering Friday prayers on the road has sparked outrage. The official was suspended with immediate effect.

A large crowd gathered at a mosque in Delhi’s Inderlok area on Friday, leading to several men praying on the road due to overcrowding.

During the prayers, a few police officials arrived at the spot and attempted to disperse the crowd. A video of the incident showed one of them kicking and hitting men who were kneeling down for prayers.

The action sparked huge outrage, with the crowd surrounding the cop and objecting to his behaviour.

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi shared a video of the incident, saying “This Delhi Police soldier kicking a person while offering namaz probably does not understand the basic principles of humanity. What is this hatred that is filled in the heart of this soldier? Delhi Police is requested to file a case against this official under appropriate sections and terminate his service.”

In response to the incident, Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) MK Meena said that an enquiry into the matter has been initiated. The official has been suspended with immediate effect and disciplinary action will also be taken, the DCP said.

Meanwhile, the security has been stepped up in the area after the incident.

A video from the Inderlok area showed a crowd gathered on the road, with the police personnel deployed there trying to maintain law and order.