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Viral Audio Raises Questions Over Constable’s Phone Conduct
A police constable called a man about a court hearing connected to an alleged theft case.
The hearing was scheduled for Tuesday.
The man said he could not go because he needed to visit a hospital for a health issue.
An audio recording of their call spread on social media.
In it, the constable allegedly speaks rudely and threatens to put him in jail.
The story also says the man claimed that some of his stolen jewellery had not been returned.
Authorities have been urged to check whether the recording is genuine and investigate.
An audio clip involving woman constable Parvathi of Thennilai police station went viral on social media on Monday.
Parvathi reportedly called Subramani of Kattupalayam about a 2020 alleged chain-snatching case.
She was informing him that he needed to appear in court for a trial scheduled for Tuesday.
Subramani said he could not attend because of a health issue requiring a hospital visit.
In the recording, Parvathi allegedly used abusive language and threatened to put him behind bars; sources called for verification and an investigation.
- Who
- Woman police constable Parvathi and Subramani of Kattupalayam.
- What
- A viral phone recording allegedly captures Parvathi using abusive language and threatening Subramani while telling him to attend court.
- Where
- Karur district, Tamil Nadu; Parvathi was attached to Thennilai police station.
- When
- The audio went viral on Monday; the trial was scheduled for Tuesday. The case concerned an alleged chain-snatching in 2020.
- Why
- Parvathi reportedly contacted Subramani about appearing in court for the trial; he said he could not attend because he needed to go to hospital.
Key facts
- Officer
- Woman police constable Parvathi, attached to Thennilai police station
- Man contacted
- Subramani of Kattupalayam
- Case
- An alleged chain-snatching case from 2020
- Court appearance
- The trial was scheduled for Tuesday
- Subramani’s stated reason for not attending
- He said he needed to go to hospital because of a health issue
- Jewellery discrepancy claimed
- Subramani said 7.5 sovereigns were stolen but only 5 sovereigns were returned
- Requested next step
- Sources said higher authorities should verify the recording and investigate
Sources
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