Arunachal: PSO of Minister Wangki Lowang Deatined After Viral Video Shows Him Firing at Resort
First Published: 22nd October, 2024 16:42 IST
The incident took place at a resort near KVK Deomali in Tirap District on the night of October 18, the video of which has surfaced recently prompting police action.
Constable Bijoy Dodum, the Personal Security Officer (PSO) of Arunachal Pradesh Environment and Forest Minister Wangki Lowang, has been detained by Tirap Police following the emergence of a viral video showing him firing indiscriminately with his service rifle at a resort.
The incident took place at a resort near KVK Deomali in Tirap District on the night of October 18, the video of which has surfaced recently prompting police action.
Bijoy Dodum, a member of the 151 IRBn Namsangmukh unit attached to the Security Cell in Itanagar, has admitted to firing 5 rounds from his AK-47 during the incident.
Preliminary interrogation confirmed his involvement, and a search of the area near KVK Deomali resulted in the recovery of three fired shells.
Authorities have expressed grave concern over the violation of departmental regulations and public safety norms.
A recommendation has been made for Constable Bijoy Dodum to be returned to the Security Cell at Itanagar for further disciplinary action.
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