GUWAHATI: The case of assault on a city police official in a pub located near Basistha Chariali early on April 21 has taken a fresh twist with the individuals detained in this connection being released.
After a detailed perusal of the evidence, notices have been served to all the parties, including the police official.
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Speaking to GPlus, a senior police official revealed, "The official was in civil dress and not on duty. The matter escalated as he was in an intoxicated state and went to the pub to purchase more liquor. Meanwhile, there are allegations that he misbehaved with two women present in the pub, who are close to the owner. The situation later ended up in a scuffle, which included dousing of the police official with mobil and he being bashed up."
However, no order of suspension has been served on the policeman, a constable by rank.
The senior official asserted that Assam Police doesn't entertain any such nuisance even if matters are related to its own personnel.
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Concurrently, the Excise department will initiate an inquiry into the late-night operations of the pub, with anticipation of further actions pending the outcome of the investigation.
Further proceedings are under way and detailed updates are awaited.
