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Delhi Constable Suspended Over Gun Reels During BRICS Duty
Deepak Bangar is a Delhi Police constable who was helping protect visitors at the BRICS Summit.
He was assigned to watch from the roof of a hotel in Central Delhi.
Police say he made videos while holding guns.
One video allegedly showed a light machine gun, and another showed a pistol.
He posted the videos on Instagram.
The videos were noticed by senior police officials.
Bangar was suspended while the department investigates.
Officials are checking if he was on duty when he made the videos.
They will decide on further action after the inquiry.
Delhi Police constable Deepak Bangar was suspended for allegedly making and posting Instagram reels while handling firearms during BRICS security duty.
Bangar was assigned rooftop sniper duty at a five-star hotel in Central Delhi where foreign delegates were staying.
One video allegedly showed him holding a light machine gun, while another showed a pistol in his pocket.
The videos came to the attention of senior Delhi Police officials and prompted a departmental inquiry.
Officials are examining whether Bangar was on duty when the videos were recorded and whether security protocols were violated.
- Who
- Delhi Police constable Deepak Bangar, posted with the Foreigners Cell of Northwest Delhi.
- What
- He was suspended for allegedly recording and posting Instagram reels while handling firearms during summit security duty.
- Where
- On the terrace of a five-star hotel in Central Delhi where foreign delegates were staying.
- When
- During the two-day 18th BRICS Summit, held on September 12 and 13; the articles do not specify the year.
- Why
- The alleged videos raised concerns about possible security-protocol violations and social-media use during a sensitive security assignment.
Key facts
- Officer
- Deepak Bangar
- Department
- Delhi Police
- Assignment
- Rooftop sniper duty
- Location
- Five-star hotel in Central Delhi
- Event
- Two-day 18th BRICS Summit
- Alleged conduct
- Recording and posting firearm-handling videos on Instagram
- Current status
- Suspended pending a departmental inquiry
Sources
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