Temple Turmoil: Police Misconduct Sparks Outrage

Four policemen were suspended after a video allegedly showed them beating a devotee at Rajrappa Temple in Jharkhand went viral. The incident occurred near the temple's exit. An investigation by DSP Chandan Kumar Vats found the constables guilty, and they were suspended immediately by SP Ajay Kumar.

A viral video allegedly capturing four policemen beating a devotee at Rajrappa Temple in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district has led to their suspension, officials confirmed on Monday. The incident, which occurred on Sunday at the temple's exit gate, has sparked widespread outrage.

The video shows four to five policemen allegedly assaulting a devotee, but its authenticity has not yet been independently verified. Jharkhand's SP Ajay Kumar took swift action, suspending the officers after an investigation led by DSP Chandan Kumar Vats confirmed their misconduct.

Following the inquiry, DSP Vats reported the findings to the district police headquarters, resulting in suspension orders for Constables Shyamlal Mahto, Radhe Shyam Kumar, Bahadur Oraon, and Johnson Surin. The incident unfolded when a devotee attempted to bypass the queue by entering through the temple's exit gate, leading to the altercation.

(With inputs from agencies.)