Authorities in the Indian capital New Delhi suspended a police officer on Friday after he kicked men during congregational Muslim prayers – an incident captured in a video that went viral on social media, sparking outrage and condemnation.
The incident happened at the capital’s Inderlok area, when people were performing Friday prayers on the road.
The video showed a police officer kicking several people as they were praying.
Locals in the area also blocked the road and demanded action against the policeman.
Regarding the incident, the Police Post Incharge “who was seen in the video (kicking men) has been suspended with immediate effect,” Delhi Police said in a statement, adding that “necessary disciplinary action is also been taken.”
A New Delhi policeman has been suspended after he was caught on camera kicking several Muslim men at a road intersection during Friday prayers pic.twitter.com/shN2NaHYxp
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The incident drew condemnation by India’s main opposition party.
Congress “strongly condemns such inhuman acts during worship, namaz or prayer of any religion,” the Delhi unit of Indian National Congress wrote on X.
“The government should take immediate action against the guilty police personnel.”
Senior Delhi police officer Mukesh Kumar Meena told media this evening that the “situation in the area has been normalized and traffic has resumed in the area.”
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A viral video in which a policeman kicks Muslims during their prayers in New Delhi, India has caused outrage. Muslim worshippers had spilled out onto the streets when the Mosque nearby became overcrowded during the Friday congregational prayers pic.twitter.com/p6JT7eUKaV
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It's a LIE!
While it's not encouraged to block roads 'cos of prayers, the fact remains that the same video led to the dismissal of the #Indian police officer for assaulting #Muslims who were praying. If Muslims in Nigeria is trending 'cos of this video, it's a lie!#Ramadan2024 pic.twitter.com/CNQaRKHJKo
— Muslim News Nigeria (@muslimnews_NG) March 11, 2024
