In a peculiar turn of events highlighting the modern age’s penchant for content creation, two UP sub-inspectors found themselves suspended recently. The cause? A viral Instagram reel featuring them alongside a local property dealer.
The officers in question, Dharmendra Sharma and Ritesh Kumar, were stationed at Ghaziabad’s Ankur Vihar police station. The now-infamous reel captured the officers and the property dealer, known as Sartaz, engaging in what appeared to be a staged display of camaraderie. The scene depicted them shaking hands and strolling in slow-motion, with two SUVs strategically parked on a busy road.
Social media promptly reacted to the video, with one user named Priya Singh lamenting the consequences: “The inspector got suspended due to the reel, and the property dealer was arrested. The reel was made on the highway. This incident reportedly took place in Ghaziabad, UP.” The public response varied, with some condemning the officers’ actions while others humorously speculated on their future prospects.
रील के चक्कर में दारोगा जी सस्पेंड हो गए
प्रॉपर्टी डीलर हुए गिरफ्तार
हाईवे पर गाड़ी खड़ी बनाया जा रहा था रील
यूपी के गाज़ियाबाद का मामला बताया जा रहा है. pic.twitter.com/BFSv2izWBd
— Priya singh (@priyarajputlive) July 6, 2024
One person joked, “Now property dealers will make videos in jail, and suspended policemen will sell snacks on the streets.” Another person pointed out a bigger problem, saying, “Police officers are doing these things to make extra money. Sadly, this often causes them to lose their jobs.”
This incident shows the dangers of seeking fame on social media, especially for people with important public jobs. Authorities are still learning how to handle problems caused by online content. Events like this highlight the thin line between personal expression and professional duty in our connected world today.