Uttarakhand Constable 'Resigns' at Protest, Police Say He Was Already Suspended
A police constable from Uttarakhand, Sher Singh, publicly 'resigned' from his post on Friday while speaking at a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, alleging systemic corruption in state recruitment exams. However, the Uttarakhand Police later clarified that Singh had already been placed under suspension earlier.
Singh, who was on stage alongside Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), removed his badge and handed it to Dipke, stating, 'This is Bhagat Singh’s country; revolution does not come through bombs or pistols… we will tackle these thugs. Revolution comes from ideas and ideas never die.' He claimed that the question paper for the patwari (revenue officer) post was available at grocery stores, referencing reports of exam leaks in Uttarakhand since 2021.
The Uttarakhand Police responded through a statement, confirming that Singh had been suspended prior to the incident, though they did not specify the reason. The police also indicated that disciplinary action would be taken for his participation in the protest. The incident has drawn attention to ongoing concerns about transparency in state recruitment processes.
