Police Under Scrutiny: Allegations of Assault Emerge

Four police officers, including two sub-inspectors, are accused of assaulting a car driver during a purported alcohol test near Mussoorie. An investigation is underway after orders from a judicial magistrate prompted charges based on the victim's complaint alleging wrongful conduct by the officers.

A serious investigation has been launched as four police officers face accusations of assaulting a car driver under the guise of an alcohol test. The incident occurred near the Mussoorie diversion, raising concerns over police conduct, a police official reported on Friday.

This case emerged following direct orders from Dehradun's Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate III, Sahista Bano, who instructed the police to probe the allegations brought forward by the victim, Kunal Chaudhary. Chaudhary claims that on August 6th, he was unjustly beaten by the officers who accused him of drunk driving without any basis.

Chaudhary alleged the officers issued him a DUI ticket despite his protests, which he claims were met with physical violence, resulting in significant injuries. Dehradun City Superintendent of Police, Pramod Kumar, confirmed an FIR has been filed against the four officers at the Rajpur police station, and that a full investigation is currently underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)