Bengal SHOCKER! Drunk pink patrol van officer hugs, kisses woman on night duty, sparks outrage (WATCH)
By Shweta Kumari | First Published Oct 25, 2024, 2:45 PM ISTAssistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Tanya Roy, was on duty on Wednesday night with the Pink Patrol Van, when she allegedly misbehaved with a woman. ASI Roy reportedly hugged and kissed one of the women in the crowd.
In a shocking incident that has left residents of West Bengal's Siliguri bewildered and outraged, a police officer of the specially designated Women’s Safety Patrol van has been accused of misbehaving with a woman allegedly in a drunken state. The Siliguri Police Commissionerate had recently introduced Pink Patrol Vans to enhance women’s safety in the city, operating 24×7.
Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Tanya Roy, was on duty on Wednesday night with the Pink Patrol Van, when she allegedly misbehaved with a woman. ASI Roy reportedly hugged and kissed one of the women in the crowd. Witnesses at the scene were taken aback, alleging that the officer appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, raising serious questions about the commitment of authorities to ensuring women’s safety.
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A video of the incident has gone viral, sparking outrage, with many calling it unacceptable.
West Bengal: Special Pink Van Police patrolling to protect women misbehaved with a woman. A drunk police officer kissed her and was later suspended following a complaint.
Didi of all the ironies !!!pic.twitter.com/HrYyFKPqvC
Women are not safe under Didi government.
We can understand how safe they are when this is done by Police who is supposed to protect women.
This government needs to be dissolved!!
what the hell is that ?
That's pathetic behavior. Shameful
The Pink Van’s new motto: 'Safety first, irony second.'
— harsh (@harssharmaa)
"Absolutely shocking and shameful. A force meant to ensure safety and trust shouldn’t be breaking it. Swift action was taken, but incidents like these need stronger measures to prevent them altogether. It’s time for accountability to match the promises made. Irony indeed!"
— चाय, इश्क और राजनीति। (@chayisquerajnit)
So much for pink vans and safety promises! If the protectors can’t respect their role, what’s the point? Shamefull!
Time to leave west Bengal! 😑
According to Pradhan Nagar Police Station, ASI Roy, already under investigation for reportedly performing her duties while intoxicated, was initially transferred to the police line as a disciplinary measure. However, when she resumed her duties this week, the troubling incident reoccurred, leading to her immediate suspension.
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