Caught on camera: Ballia SDM beats up people for not wearing mask, suspended

Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Ballia, Ashok Chaudhary has been caught on camera assaulting people with sticks for not wearing masks. Chaudhary, along with some police personnel were seen beating up people with sticks while carrying out a drive in Belthara Road to check if people are wearing masks and observing social distancing. The SDM can be seen stopping people who are riding on a bike without masks. He also enters a shop and drags out two men from inside and starts beating them up on the road with sticks. After two men lodged a complaint against the officer and his actions, the Chief Minister's office issued directions to suspend the officer. The incident comes at a time the government has been urging people to wear masks and ensure social distancing. Governments have also imposed fines to ensure people follow the norms. However, the officer going on a thrashing spree, has left the Uttar Pradesh government red-faced. Watch the full video for all the details on the story.