A disturbing video from Panchkula, Haryana, showing a police officer viciously assaulting a helpless young man has gone viral on social media, prompting swift official action. ERV personnel SPO Jayveer Singh, posted at Ramgarh Chowki in the district, was captured on camera beating a drunk youth and delivering 7 slaps in just 11 seconds while the victim begged for mercy. DCP Panchkula Srishti Gupta ordered his immediate dismissal from service upon reviewing the footage.
How the Incident Unfolded
The incident took place on June 24. Local residents in the area had alerted the police about a suspicious individual roaming in their locality. A police team responded and arrived at the spot, where they found that the person in question was in a state of intoxication. It was at this point that SPO Jayveer Singh lost his composure and turned physically violent against the youth.
What the Viral Video Captures
The footage that has since spread widely is deeply unsettling. It clearly shows SPO Jayveer Singh shoving the young man to the ground and kicking him before delivering 7 rapid slaps in a span of just 11 seconds. Throughout the ordeal, the drunk youth is seen with his hands folded, visibly pleading with the officer to stop. His appeals had no effect as the policeman continued to hit him in a rage. Several bystanders were present at the scene and can be seen in the video. The footage spread widely across social media on Thursday, drawing widespread outrage.
DCP Issues Dismissal Order Without Delay
The moment the matter came to the attention of DCP Panchkula Srishti Gupta, she reviewed the full episode with utmost seriousness and issued orders for the immediate dismissal of SPO Jayveer Singh from service, effective at once.
DCP Srishti Gupta was categorical in her message: indiscipline, misconduct, and abuse of power have absolutely no place within the police department at any level. She further stressed that the fundamental purpose of the police force is to protect ordinary citizens, maintain law and order, and treat every person with dignity and respect. Her swift action has drawn appreciation from residents across Panchkula.
