A police assistant sub-inspector (ASI) has been suspended in Peshawar after a video showing him assaulting a sweeper at the Khyber Super Market went viral on social media.
The footage shows the police officer grabbing the sweeper by his hair and pushing him around during the incident.
According to reports, the sweeper had released water towards the road while cleaning a commercial plaza. The police official became angry over the water flowing onto the road and physically assaulted the worker.
The video sparked attention on social media, bringing the officer’s conduct under scrutiny.
Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Farhan Khan took notice of the incident and directed the police to look into the matter.
Police officials said they would conduct an inquiry into the incident and take strict action against the officer involved.
The suspension comes as authorities investigate the incident and determine further disciplinary action against the assistant sub-inspector.
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