Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Himachal Pradesh Police Head Constable Booked for Assaulting SHO
A police officer, Rajiv Rajta, is in trouble for allegedly causing problems with another officer, the SHO, at the New Shimla police station.
They both have different stories about what happened.
The SHO says Rajta acted badly and was possibly drunk.
Rajta says he was assaulted by the SHO and a home guard.
Police are looking into what really happened.
They are reviewing security footage and waiting for Rajta's medical report.
Rajta has been booked for assault and related charges.
The situation is still being investigated to find out the truth.
Head Constable Rajiv Rajta booked for allegedly assaulting the SHO.
Cross-complaints filed between the HC and the SHO.
Rajta's complaint claims assault by SHO and home guard.
SHO alleges Rajta was intoxicated and assaulted her.
CCTV footage examined; Rajta's medical examination pending.
- Who
- Head Constable Rajiv Rajta and the SHO of New Shimla woman police station.
- What
- Rajta was booked for allegedly assaulting the SHO. Both filed cross-complaints accusing each other of misconduct.
- When
- September 17th (Incident), Sunday (FIR registration)
- Where
- New Shimla Police Station
- Why
- Rajta was accused of misbehaving, assaulting, and intimidating the SHO; the investigation is ongoing.
- Accused
- Head Constable Rajiv Rajta
- Accusation
- Misbehavior, assault, intimidation
- Location
- New Shimla Police Station
- Current Posting
- Shimla Police Lines
- FIR Sections
- 351(2), 352, and 74 of BNS (2023)