Hyderabad: A police officer who was seen dragging a woman by her hair outside the Hafeezpet Railway Station has been transferred to Vikarabad, police said on Saturday, September 19.
The officer has been identified as Home Guard Anand. His action was prompted after the woman, reportedly a drunk beggar, used foul language toward him, Miyapur Station House Officer N Jayaram told.
“We have been unable to find the woman to take her complaint yet. A case will be registered once she is found,” the officer said.
The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, September 18. In a video, Anand is seen slapping the woman repeatedly in front of a shop. As she crouches down to protect herself, Anand grabs hold of her hair and drags her out on the street.
One man goes after the two, trying to get the officer to release her; however, Anand continues to pull her hair as a crowd watches without intervening.
South Central Railway acknowledged the incident and said that the officer has been repatriated to Telangana State Police Department for necessary disciplinary action.
“The incident reported at Hafizpet Railway Station was enquired, and the personnel concerned was identified as Home Guard of Telangana State Police deputed for duty at Hafizpet Railway Station.
He was repatriated to Telangana state police department for necessary disciplinary action,” SCR’s X post stated.
The incident sparked outrage on social media, with people demanding strict action against the officer.
