Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Delhi Police Head Constable Suspended After Viral PCR Van Video
A video shared online appeared to show a policeman holding a liquor bottle inside a police van.
Many people asked Delhi Police to investigate.
The video was shared by Sunny Singh on X. Police said they conducted an enquiry and identified a Head Constable and a Delhi Transport Corporation driver.
The Head Constable was suspended.
The driver was attached to the Lines, and the transport corporation is expected to take further action.
Singh said he did not think the response was enough.
Police said they would take strict and fair action if the personnel were found guilty.
A viral video allegedly shows a policeman holding a liquor bottle inside a Delhi Police PCR van.
The video was shared on X by social media user Sunny Singh, prompting calls for action.
An enquiry identified a Delhi Police Head Constable and a Delhi Transport Corporation driver.
The Head Constable was suspended, while the DTC driver was attached to the Lines.
Delhi Traffic Police sought more details for verification, while Singh questioned whether the action was sufficient.
- Who
- A Delhi Police Head Constable and a Delhi Transport Corporation driver were identified; the video was shared by Sunny Singh.
- What
- A viral video allegedly showed a policeman holding a liquor bottle inside a Delhi Police PCR van, leading to an enquiry and disciplinary action.
- When
- The exact date and time were unavailable; Singh said it appeared to have been recorded a day or two earlier.
- Where
- Inside a Delhi Police PCR van; the exact location was not provided.
- Why
- The personnel were investigated over alleged misconduct shown in the video.
Official Response
Public Concerns
Whether the action was sufficient
Official Response
Delhi Police said it had conducted an enquiry, suspended the Head Constable and taken administrative action against the DTC driver, with further departmental proceedings expected.
Public Concerns
Sunny Singh questioned whether the response was sufficient and asked how personnel involved in such conduct could protect the public.
Verification of the video
Official Response
Delhi Traffic Police requested the exact location, date and time and said strict, impartial action should follow if personnel were found guilty.
Public Concerns
Singh said he did not know the exact date and time, had received the video through social media and believed it was genuine.
- Incident
- A viral video allegedly showed a policeman holding a liquor bottle inside a PCR van.
- Video source
- The video was shared on X by Sunny Singh (@sunnyKa80791873).
- Enquiry finding
- Delhi Police said a Head Constable and a DTC driver were identified.
- Action against Head Constable
- The Head Constable was placed under suspension.
- Action against driver
- The DTC driver was attached to the Lines, with further departmental action expected from the Delhi Transport Corporation.
- Verification
- Delhi Traffic Police asked for the exact place, date and time and said verification should be completed promptly.
- Police position
- Delhi Police said it does not endorse or tolerate misconduct and would take appropriate action against those found responsible.
