Uttar Pradesh: Two on-duty cops shower money on dancers, suspended
What's the story
Two cops of Uttar Pradesh have been suspended after a clip of them dancing and showering money on dancers went viral.
The incident took place in Unnao, and the said cops were on duty, delegated with the task of overseeing security at the fair.
A senior officer told ANI investigation has been launched in the matter. It's unknown if the cops were drunk.
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Here's what happened in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
#WATCH Police personnel throws currency notes at dancers at an event in Unnao. He was deployed at the event for security. The police personnel was suspended after the incident. (7.04.18) pic.twitter.com/VQZYLAKwKS
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 8, 2018
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Here's what happens in the video
The viral video shows cops matching steps with the dancers, who wore shimmering attires. Flashing currency notes, the cops then invited the dancers and soon were surrounded by them. Happy with the attention, the cops then showered more money on them.
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Not the first-time that men in uniform 'enjoyed a little'
The incident in Uttar Pradesh is not the first one. Last year, four police personnel were suspended for consuming liquor, dancing and organizing a DJ party in Deepankheda police station, Madhya Pradesh.
Officer Krishna Sadhan Mondal was caught on camera dancing, following which he was suspended. Apparently, Mondal was celebrating his transfer to Chittaranjan police station from Hirapur, Asansol, West Bengal.