UP Police Investigate Alleged Assault on Army Officer by Sub-Inspector
The Uttar Pradesh Police have initiated an investigation following allegations that a police sub-inspector assaulted a serving Indian Army officer in Lucknow. The reported incident, which occurred on June 22 near the PGI police station area, has drawn concern and condemnation from Army authorities.
Lieutenant Colonel Anand Prakash Suman, who is currently stationed at the NCC Directorate Bihar & Jharkhand in Patna, filed the complaint. He stated that the altercation took place at the Telibagh intersection. The officer alleged that a policeman, driving on the wrong side of the road, began verbally abusing him, and when Lt Col Suman lowered his car window, the policeman allegedly slapped him without any provocation.
Following the incident, an FIR was lodged under sections 281, 125, 115, and 352 of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita. As the investigation proceeds, CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed.
The Surya Command of the Indian Army issued a statement on its official X account, emphasizing that the matter is being treated with "utmost seriousness." The statement confirmed that senior Army officials, including Major General Salil Seth, General Officer Commanding of the Madhya Uttar Pradesh Sub Area, met with Lucknow Police Commissioner Amrendra K Sengar to ensure a fair and expedient investigation.
In its statement, the Surya Command affirmed, “The Indian Army stands resolutely with its personnel and expects prompt and exemplary action.”
Assistant Commissioner of Police Rishabh Runwal assured that the case is being prioritized. “All aspects of the incident are being looked into, and further action will be taken based on the investigation findings,” he stated to PTI.
The incident has raised concerns about civil-military relations and prompted demands for accountability and transparency in the behavior of law enforcement officials.
