Phagwara (Punjab) [India], May 6 (ANI): A Phagwara Station House Officer (SHO) was suspended on Thursday after a video surfaced on social media of the policeman kicking the roadside cart of a vegetable vendor.

According to Kapurthala Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kanwardeep Kaur, a detailed inquiry has been initiated.

"After a preliminary inquiry, Phagwara SHO has been suspended. A detailed inquiry has also started on this matter," said Kaur.

The SSP Kapurthala on Wednesday had initiated a departmental inquiry against SHO. (ANI)

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