Police in Vadodara have firmly rejected allegations of assault made by a 30-year-old man, claiming his accusations are false. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, involved Kaushal Singh, who was stopped for multiple traffic violations.
Traffic Stop Escalates Into Confrontation
According to senior officials, the situation began when traffic police halted Singh at the Dandia Bazaar crossroads. His motorbike lacked a number plate, he was not wearing a helmet, and he was talking on his phone while driving. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone II) Manjita Vanzara stated that Singh argued with officers and refused to comply with their instructions or produce his driving licence.
Instead of cooperating, Singh called his parents and brother to the scene. "They arrived at the spot and created a ruckus," Vanzara added. Police checks revealed that while Singh's father works with the railway police in Nadiad, his brother has a history of criminal cases, including assault, registered in the city.
Police Account Versus CCTV Footage
Authorities allege that Singh's behaviour turned violent. He is accused of roughing up a policeman and issuing threats to get the officers dismissed from service. Consequently, Singh was booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections for voluntarily causing hurt to a public servant and obstructing duty.
However, CCTV footage released on Sunday complicates the narrative. The video appears to show police personnel using force on Singh while placing him inside a police vehicle. When questioned about this footage, DCP Vanzara countered that Singh was taken for a medical examination, and the report confirmed he sustained no serious injuries.
Aftermath and Official Scrutiny
The case has drawn high-level attention within the police department. City Police Commissioner Narasimha Komar has demanded a detailed report on the entire incident. The conflicting accounts—between the police's version of a threatening violator and the CCTV visuals of force being used—have put the spotlight on police procedures during traffic enforcement in Vadodara.
The police maintain that their actions were a response to provocation, non-compliance, and threats, while the detained individual's claims of assault have been publicly dismissed as fabricated.
