Retired NSG commando ‘accuses’ Jalandhar ASI of assault

A retired National Security Guard (NSG) commando has allegedly accused a Punjab Police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of assaulting him following an argument over alleged reckless driving in a residential locality in Jalandhar on Friday evening.

The former commando, Sandeep Kumar, alleged that the officer slapped him, grabbed him by the neck and damaged his mobile phone during the confrontation.

Kumar, a resident of Student Claire 307 Nagar Chitti, said he was standing outside his street with his dog to buy spinach when the ASI, driving a Swift car, allegedly sped through the locality. He claimed he intervened to prevent his pet from coming under the vehicle.

The retired soldier said he questioned the officer about driving at high speed in a residential area and reminded him of the responsibilities associated with wearing a police uniform. He alleged that the ASI responded dismissively and slapped him when he tried to explain the potential danger.

Kumar said he could not confirm whether the officer was under the influence of alcohol but maintained that his conduct was inappropriate.

He further alleged that the argument escalated into a physical altercation during which the ASI tried to grab his neck. His mobile phone fell and broke during the scuffle, while he sustained an injury to his throat, he claimed.

A video of the confrontation has also surfaced, purportedly showing the officer issuing threats and attempting to grab Kumar by the neck.

The retired commando alleged that instead of acting on his complaint, the police called emergency number 112 against him. He also claimed that the ASI’s wife was a Station House Officer (SHO) and accused local police personnel of visiting his residence to pressure him into reaching a compromise.

Kumar said he had obtained a medico-legal report (MLR) from the Civil Hospital and would approach the Rama Mandi police station to lodge a formal complaint.

He has also appealed to the Police Commissioner and the Director General of Police to take action against the officer, demanding his immediate suspension.

The allegations could not be independently verified. The ASI’s version was not available.