Overview
- Batala police said traffic personnel appeared in a privately shot video without departmental approval and confirmed a departmental inquiry is underway.
- A DSP said Inspector Surinder Singh was sent to the police lines following review of the footage, with further action under consideration.
- The circulating clip is reported to feature Batala Market Committee chairman Manik Mehta, though outlets noted they could not independently verify all details.
- SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia shared the video and sought the suspension of Mehta and the officers shown, citing concerns about security priorities after recent police killings in Gurdaspur.
- Reporters said Mehta and the Aam Aadmi Party did not respond to requests for comment as the investigation continues.