After a Delhi Police sub-inspector kicked the people offering Namaz near the Inderlok metro station on Friday, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi commented on the incident stating that it shook everyone and showcased how much respect Muslims have. "I want to ask the prime minister, BJP people - the man, who was insulted, belongs to which family?" he added.
Following the incident, the Delhi Police suspended the sub-inspector who was involved in the act with immediate effect. The action was taken after a purported video of him kicking the people offering namaaz went viral on social media.
The people were said to have gathered on a road near the Inderlok metro station to offer the 'Asar ki Namaz' at around 2 pm when the cop came and disrupted their namaz as he began kicking them during their prayers. The incident sparked outrage among the locals who blocked the road and demanded that strict action be taken against the policemen. Subsequently, security was beefed up in the area to maintain law and order.
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Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Manoj Kumar Meena who confirmed the suspension of the cop stated that "Necessary disciplinary action is also being taken," reported news agency PTI.
The Delhi Congress posted on its social media account on X: "Very shameful! Delhi Police's jawan is kicking the worshipers offering namaz on the road. What could be more shameful than this?"