New Delhi: Dwarka DCP Shankar Choudhary was removed from duty with immediate effect by Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Saturday after his alleged participation in a commotion at a south Delhi bar, news agency PTI reported.
During a private birthday party on Friday night, a woman was injured in the head by a shattered glass. According to a general journal post, her spouse afterwards phoned police and claimed that the deputy commissioner of police (DCP) was involved.
The officer's identity was later mentioned by the woman as a result of a "miscommunication." She said in a video that the issue was personal and had been settled.
A preliminary inquiry in to the matter has been initated by the Police.
"Shankar Choudhary, IPS:2011, is hereby relived from his duty as DCP/Dwarka, Delhi with immediate effect and directed to report to Police Headquarters for further orders." Asthana's office said in an issued order.
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The police got information at Greater Kailash police station that a DCP-rank officer of the Delhi Police had abused a woman during a birthday celebration in a private club in Kailash Colony.
The woman was hurt after a shattered glass fell on her, according to the police. The name of the DCP came up because to a misunderstanding.
The incident has been handled because it was a family affair, according to the police.
(With Inputs From PTI)