Street Vendors’ Complaint Leads to Suspension of Police Constable in Uttar Pradesh
Repeated allegations of seeking free food from roadside sellers resulted in disciplinary action against a Kanpur police constable after traders submitted videos to senior officials.
A police constable in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur city has been suspended after an investigation confirmed allegations made by a group of street vendors regarding his conduct.
The controversy began when several roadside sellers claimed that the constable frequently took food items from their stalls without paying. Vendors alleged that snacks, pani puri, and ice cream were among the items he regularly demanded.
Feeling increasingly troubled by the situation, members of the local traders’ community gathered evidence to support their claims. They recorded videos that allegedly showed the constable obtaining food from vendors and shared the clips online.
As the videos spread across social media platforms, the matter drew wider public attention. The traders’ association then escalated the issue by submitting both the footage and a formal complaint to senior police officers.
The police department responded by launching an inquiry into the allegations. Investigators examined the available evidence and spoke to those involved before reaching a conclusion.
Following the probe, authorities determined that the complaints were substantiated. Based on the findings, disciplinary action was initiated and the constable was placed under suspension.
The development has been welcomed by many local vendors, who believe the action sends a message that complaints from ordinary citizens will be taken seriously when supported by credible evidence.
