Amidst the urban tapestry of New Delhi, a sunlit day witnessed the suspension of a Delhi Police sub-inspector. His alleged transgression? A forceful disruption of individuals engaged in the act of ‘namaz’ in the precincts of Inderlok. Security forces, an embodiment of order, retained their vigilance in the area, maintaining a delicate equilibrium between perplexity and burstiness.
In the aftermath, the landscape of Inderlok and its proximate territories bore witness to the strategic deployment of at least three paramilitary companies, in tandem with the local constabulary. A conspicuous presence meant to assuage disquietude, underscored by a solemn flag march, beckoning the community to eschew the allure of unfounded rumors.
Authoritative voices from the law enforcement echelons convened with the peace committee, striving to temper the frayed sentiments pervading the locality. Joint Commissioner of Police (Central), Parmaditya, reassured the public on Saturday, attesting that tranquility prevailed under the watchful eyes of the guardians of law.
Parmaditya articulated, “Our vigilant officers, in tandem with an ample contingent of security personnel, persist in their dutiful postures within the precincts.” Another official, equally invested in preserving the equilibrium, disclosed ongoing scrutiny of social media discourse pertaining to the incident, coupled with admonitions against instigating any nefarious activities in response.
The catalyst for this tumultuous episode, Sub-inspector Manoj Kumar Tomar, found himself at the epicenter of public ire. His abrupt and forceful intervention during Friday prayers near the Inderlok Metro Station, immortalized in a viral video, spurred forth vehement protests from the local populace. The condemnation echoed across diverse strata of society, including the corridors of political power.
Tomar, entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the Inderlok Police Post under the jurisdiction of Sarai Rohilla Police Station, faced immediate suspension. The event unfolded during a Friday prayer session around 2 pm, a solemn congregation adjacent to the metro station.
The recorded footage encapsulated Tomar’s attempt to disband a group of men engaged in prayer on the road near a mosque. What followed was an impulsive outburst, characterized by shoving and kicking directed at the unsuspecting worshippers.
Incensed by this affront, the indignant locals, numbering in the hundreds, manifested their dissent by blocking the thoroughfare. This incendiary incident, transpiring mere days before the advent of the holy month of Ramzan, adds a somber note to the communal narrative.