Purushottam Sharma, Madhya Pradesh Cop Beats Wife, Justifies The Act As Video Goes Viral; State Government Takes Action But No Arrest Made Yet

A disturbing video has emerged of a senior police officer in Madhya Pradesh assaulting his wife. The video promotes action against him. The officer has been shifted and relieved of his duties. Purushottam Sharma, a Director General-rank officer, has justified his actions, calling it a "family dispute", saying it is "not a crime". He said they have been married for 32 years and that his wife had complained against him in 2008. Reacting to the incident, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said action will be taken against people indulging in illegal activities and taking laws into his hands. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken note of the video and its chief, Rekha Sharma, has written to the Chief Minister, seeking "appropriate punishment" for the officer.