Constable ‘resigns’ on CJP stage; Uttarakhand Police says he was already under suspension
A Uttarakhand police constable, Sher Singh, claimed to resign on stage at a CJP protest, but police officials stated he was already under suspension for absenteeism. The incident highlights the intersection of civil unrest and internal disciplinary issues within the police force.
Why it matters
The event underscores the growing visibility of the CJP movement and the challenges of maintaining institutional discipline during periods of political protest.
A police constable from Uttarakhand handed over his badge to Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke at the stage set up for the protest in Jantar Mantar on Friday, claiming he had resigned from the force. However, the Uttarakhand police claimed he had been placed under suspension on July 20.
Sher Singh, 36, who came dressed in uniform, said he had been following the movement ever since the CJP gave a call for protests against the paper leaks and that his decision was in support of the cause. “I saw the use of brute force on the youth. I don’t want to be part of the system. I will take part in the protest and protect against any such use of force by being on the frontline,” he said.
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