New Delhi: Traffic SHO Prem Kumar in Hansi, Haryana, has been suspended. This action was taken following a dispute with Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar and a complaint of drunkenness. According to a police spokesperson, upon receiving information, he underwent a medical examination, after which he was suspended as part of departmental action.
MLA’s call while on duty
SHO Prem Kumar, presenting his side of the story, said that he had received instructions to improve traffic around the bus stand. Following the orders, he had e-rickshaws and autos removed. He also received a call from local MLA Vinod Bhayana during the same time.
Audio goes viral on social media
An audio related to this case has also surfaced, purportedly capturing a conversation between the SHO and the Superintendent of Police. In the audio, a female police officer tells the SHO that the Superintendent of Police wants to speak.
SP said, “Suspend him immediately.”
In the call, the SP asked whether the complaint clerk had called him. The SHO replied that he was on traffic duty. The SP, angrily, said, “So what? Suspend him immediately.” Departmental orders were then issued.