Bengaluru Police Officer Suspended After Drunken Misconduct Allegations
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
An Assistant Reserve Sub-Inspector named Gopal B. Rathod has been suspended in Bengaluru following allegations that he was drunk while on duty. The incident occurred within the limits of the Annapoorneshwari Nagar Police Station, where members of the public confronted the officer over his behaviour. A video of the argument was recorded and circulated on social media, leading to public demands for an alcohol breathalyser test. Senior police officials have ordered a departmental inquiry into the officer's conduct.
Why it matters
The suspension of a police officer for alleged public intoxication addresses concerns regarding police accountability and professional conduct in Bengaluru.
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