Viral Video Shows Karnataka Cop Allegedly Drinking on Mosque Terrace; Constable Suspended

A police constable in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district has been suspended after a video purportedly showing him consuming liquor on the terrace of a mosque in Harasuru village went viral on social media. The constable, identified as Hanumantha, was attached to Mahagaon police station. The incident came to light after villagers recorded the video and shared it on social media, prompting action against the constable, according to reports published on October 10. Pune Cop Viral Video: SI Sandeep Kadam Suspended After Knocking Down Cafe Items, Abusing Staff.

Hanumantha was reportedly deployed near the mosque in Harasuru village, which falls under Kamalapur taluk, to maintain security following a local dispute. Reports said he was on duty when he was seen consuming beer on the mosque terrace. Mumbai Police Suspends Officer After Viral Video Shows Him Threatening Students With Fake Drug Case.

Kalaburagi Superintendent of Police Adduru Srinivasulu ordered the constable’s suspension after the incident came to light. Local media reports said the consumption of alcohol was confirmed before disciplinary action was taken. The incident has drawn attention after the video circulated widely online. Further details about any departmental inquiry or additional action against the constable were not immediately available in the reports.

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