Kaushambi, November 7: A sub-inspector has been transferred to the police lines after a video showed him wearing a vest and a towel while he was on duty.

Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Srivastava said SI Ram Narain Singh, in-charge of Sindhia outpost under Kokhraj police station, was seen in a viral video hearing people's grievances in a vest and a towel. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Cop Stripped, Beaten by Villagers After Being Caught in Compromising Position in Agra; Suspended After Video Goes Viral.

Cop Wearing Towel On Duty

Taking note of this, he has been sent to police lines, he said. He added that a probe into the matter has been handed over to Sirathu Circle Officer Awadhesh Vishwakarma.

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