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Gurugram Constable Suspended After Influencer Says He Tracked Her via Number Plate, Messaged From Fake Instagram

Police say the cyber unit acted on her complaint before her viral post, following an FIR on September 23 with immediate suspension.

Overview

  • Gurugram Police said they traced the accused constable, registered an FIR on September 23, and suspended him the same day.
  • Content creator Shiwangi Peswani alleges the officer followed her in a PCR van on September 14 around 12:45 am and used her car number to access her details and find her Instagram.
  • She says he commented from a fake female account and then sent unsolicited messages describing her route and appearance.
  • Peswani alleges that when she was called to the station with the accused, some officials downplayed the conduct and suggested she block the account.
  • Police state the investigation is ongoing, as the case gained widespread attention online and intensified scrutiny of the initial response.