Video: UP cops make‘complainant’ polish shoes for filing missing phone FIR

A complainant was allegedly asked by the Muzaffarnagar Police to shine their shoes, in order to get his complaint filed at the police station.

A complainant was allegedly asked by the Muzaffarnagar Police to shine their shoes, in order to get his complaint filed at the police station.

The video of the complainant shining the shoes of the cops went viral, which created an uproar at the police station.

The incident took place at Charthawal police station, where 50-year old Sittu, a cobbler , went to the police station to file a complaint about his missing mobile phone.

The Reader at the police station Rohtash, allegedly asked Sittu his profession, following which they asked him to polish their shoes, only after which they said they would file his complaint.

The incident was captured by a person present at the police station.

Taking cognizance of the matter, Superintendent of Police Santosh Kumar said, “The probe is underway and accordingly action will be taken.”