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Political Storm: Meerut SSP Slap Controversy Escalates as Opposition Demands Action

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A political controversy has erupted in Uttar Pradesh following a viral video allegedly showing Meerut SSP Avinash Pandey slapping people during a protest. The incident has triggered criticism from opposition parties, with demands for action against the police officer over the reported conduct. According to reports, the video surfaced on social media showing the SSP confro…

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Following the uproar over a video of a police officer slapping a protester confined in a police van during a demonstration against the murder of a Dalit student in Meerut, Senior Superintendent of Police Avinash Pandey has issued a clarification. He described the incident as a deliberate conspiracy to spread chaos in the city.

Following Wednesday's lathi charge on protesters outside the District Magistrate's office in Meerut, the issue has moved from the streets to social media. While some are calling SSP Avinash Pandey's action necessary to maintain law and order, the opposition has leveled serious allegations against the SSP and demanded his transfer. Throughout the day, posts of support and opposition circulated on social media platforms. Those protesting the polic…

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Meerut (Uttar Pradesh): A video of a protester being slapped in police custody in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh has sparked a furore in administrative and political circles after it went viral on social media. Meerut's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Avinash Pandey has now broken his silence on the entire controversy. SSP Avinash […] The post Meerut 'Slap Incident': SSP Avinash Pandey said on slapping a detained protester - "Family memb…

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