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Uttarakhand Police Say Constable Who 'Resigned' at Jantar Mantar Was Already Suspended

A constable announced his resignation from a protest stage at Jantar Mantar; Uttarakhand Police say he was already under suspension.

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Current Summary

Uttarakhand Police have identified the suspended constable who announced his 'resignation' from a protest stage at Jantar Mantar in Delhi as Sher Singh, correcting earlier reports that named him Dipke. Police say Singh was already suspended before the stage appearance, have called the circulating video 'baseless,' and say he has a prior criminal case and jail record. A New Indian Express report published July 24 states Singh appeared in his police uniform during the protest, deepening the controversy. Singh has told reporters he wanted to shoot a security guard who allegedly hit a protesting girl, according to a Statesman report published July 24, clarifying the cause of the protest. An India Today report published July 24 states legal action is now being pursued against Singh over his public claims relating to the leaked Uttarakhand Technical University exam paper case. Students and lawyers in Nainital held a solidarity march in support of the Jantar Mantar protesters, according to a Times of India report published July 24, showing the sentiment has spread within the state. The full case history and any charges remain undetailed.

What We Know

A constable named Dipke announced his resignation from a protest stage at Jantar Mantar, per Indian Express, July 24.
Uttarakhand Police said the constable was already under suspension.
The constable is identified as Sher Singh, not Dipke as first reported.
Police call the viral video 'baseless' and allege Singh has a criminal history.
Formal action has been initiated against Singh over his remarks.
The state IG has confirmed Singh has a prior criminal case and jail record.
Singh said he wanted to shoot a security guard who allegedly assaulted a protesting girl.
The protest was linked to an alleged assault on a female protester by a security guard.
Students and lawyers in Nainital held a march in solidarity with the Jantar Mantar protesters, per a Times of India report published July 24.
Singh appeared in his police uniform during the protest stage announcement, per a New Indian Express report published July 24.
Legal action is being pursued against Singh over claims he made regarding the leaked UTU exam paper case, per an India Today report published July 24.

What Is Still Unclear

The specific protest and its cause
The circumstances that led to the suspension
Whether further disciplinary action is planned

What Changed

24 Jul, 07:31 pm
An India Today report published July 24 states legal action is being pursued against suspended constable Sher Singh over his public claims relating to the leaked Uttarakhand Technical University exam paper case, adding a new dimension to the fallout from his Jantar Mantar protest appearance.
24 Jul, 07:31 pm
New reports specify that suspended constable Sher Singh appeared in his police uniform during his controversial protest-stage announcement at Jantar Mantar, deepening scrutiny of the department's handling of his case.
24 Jul, 06:31 pm
Students and lawyers in Nainital held a march in solidarity with the Jantar Mantar protesters, according to a Times of India report published July 24, indicating the protest sentiment tied to suspended constable Sher Singh's stage appearance has spread to other districts.
24 Jul, 05:31 pm
Sher Singh, the suspended constable who spoke at the Jantar Mantar protest, has said he wanted to shoot a security guard who allegedly hit a protesting girl, according to a Statesman report published July 24, clarifying the cause of the protest at which he appeared.
24 Jul, 05:31 pm
The Uttarakhand Police IG has stated that Sher Singh, the constable who addressed the Jantar Mantar protest, has a prior criminal case and jail record in addition to his existing suspension, according to a Times of India report published July 24.
24 Jul, 02:21 pm
Uttarakhand Police have identified the suspended constable who announced a 'resignation' from a protest stage at Jantar Mantar as Sher Singh, correcting earlier reports that named him Dipke. Police say Singh was already suspended before the stage appearance, call the circulating video 'baseless,' and allege he has a criminal history. Formal action has separately been initiated against him over his remarks.
24 Jul, 01:41 pm
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