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Pithoragarh Constable Removed From Service After Political Protest in Delhi

A constable posted in Pithoragarh has been removed from service after joining a political protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.

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Current Summary

A police constable posted in Pithoragarh district has been dismissed from service after taking part in a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, according to corroborating News Arena India, rediff.com and ThePrint reports published August 4-5. ThePrint reports the constable was already under suspension when he shared a stage with CJP leader Dipke at the protest. Police said the dismissal was effective immediately. The constable's identity and further departmental proceedings have not been detailed.

What We Know

A constable posted in Pithoragarh district took part in a political protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
Police removed the constable from service with immediate effect.
A rediff.com report published August 5 corroborates the removal and identifies the protest as a 'CJP protest'.
The constable was already under suspension at the time he took part in the protest.
The protest was linked to CJP leader Dipke.
ThePrint corroborates that the constable has been dismissed from service.

What Is Still Unclear

The constable's identity.
The nature and cause of the protest.
Whether further disciplinary or legal proceedings are planned.

What Changed

5 Aug, 12:11 pm
The constable was already under suspension when he shared a stage with CJP leader Dipke at the Jantar Mantar protest, according to a ThePrint report published August 5, which corroborates his dismissal from service.
5 Aug, 09:41 am
A rediff.com report published August 5 corroborates the constable's removal from service and describes the protest, held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, as a 'CJP protest'.
5 Aug, 08:50 am
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