Two constables from the DST team in Jodhpur were found partying with smugglers. Following the viral photographs, DCP West line-assigned both officers and handed over the investigation to the Additional DCP. Questions have been raised about the police's image.
Jodhpur: The Departmental Special Task (DST) team of the police has once again landed in controversy. In photographs that went viral on social media, two police personnel, Omaram and Bhagarram, are seen partying with smugglers from Jodhpur and Pali. This incident has raised serious questions about the image of the DST team. DCP West, Vineet Bansal, has line-assigned both police officers and entrusted the investigation of the matter to Additional DCP Roshan Meena.
The exact date of the photographs is not clear, but widespread public anger has been expressed on social media since they went viral. The DST team has faced scrutiny on multiple occasions before, and this incident now presents a new crisis for the team's credibility.
Photographs of Police and Smugglers Go Viral
The viral photographs on social media show constables Omaram and Bhagarram attending a party with local smugglers Moolaram Om Prakash (Jodhpur) and Surja Ram (Pali). The photos clearly depict the constables engaging in camaraderie and appearing comfortable with the criminals.
Following the emergence of these photographs, a wave of concern has spread among the general public. People are questioning whether the very police officers responsible for upholding the law are being seen in such close proximity with criminals. While the DST team's credibility has been questioned before, this incident has now escalated the seriousness of the matter.
Swift Action by Police
Immediately after the photographs went viral on social media, DCP West Vineet Bansal line-assigned both constables. He has handed over the investigation to Additional DCP Roshan Meena. The police have stated that all aspects of the matter will be thoroughly examined during the investigation, and strict action will be taken if any violation is found.
Previously, photographs of Sunil Bishnoi, a constable from the DST team, with anti-social elements had also gone viral, which had similarly cast a shadow on the police's image. In this context, this incident has become a new challenge for the team. Officials are emphasizing that the investigation will be conducted with complete transparency, and those found guilty will face stringent action.
Objective of DST Team: Action Against Criminals
The primary objective of the DST team is to take action against criminals and maintain law and order. However, the viral photographs have sent a message that some police personnel are maintaining close ties with criminals. This has created a risk of diminishing public trust in the police.
Local residents are trolling the police on social media and demanding strict action against the culprits. Many are also expressing concerns that if the investigation is not impartial, both the reputation of the DST team and public safety could be compromised.
Additional DCP Roshan Meena to Investigate the Matter
Additional DCP Roshan Meena will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. Officials have stated that detailed questioning of both constables will take place. Furthermore, it will be ascertained when the photographs were taken and if any serious law violations occurred.
Further action will be decided only after the investigation results are available. The police maintain that if it is proven that the officers violated regulations, they will face strict action. This incident has once again put a question mark on the reputation of the Rajasthan Police, and the DST team has been brought under strict surveillance.
