Asked For The Papers Of Unnumbered Car, Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Son Slaps Cop

On being asked for the paper of unnumbered car the son of the BJP MLA Jawahar Rajput from Garotha (Jhansi) allegedly slapped a police officer. The incident took place on Sunday night.

A police officer who is familiar with the incident said that the vehicle was stopped near Modi Chauraha in Gursarai area during a routine checking drive.

While speaking to Hindustan Times, Cop told:

“As the number plate of Rahul’s car did not have a registration number, a police officer (a station house officer) asked him to show the papers at which Rahul got furious. He repeatedly said he was an MLA’s son and such an act would cost the police heavily.”

“When the officer did not relent, Rahul slapped him. Rahul was taken into custody and was brought to the police station”

When MLA came to know about the incident, he along with his supporters went to the police station and alleged that cop has beaten his son and harassed him. MLA Jawahar Rajput also demanded strict action against the cops who troubled his son.

OP Singh, Senior superintendent of police (SSP), Jhansi said that the enquiry is ordered to look into the incident. District magistrate, Jhansi, Shiv Sahay Awasthi said the police had the video footage of the incident and added that strict and impartial action would be ensured after the investigation.

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