Overview
- The video that surfaced Thursday night showed a uniformed Home Guard entering an auto and verbally abusing the driver after the driver refused to give a free ride.
- Police identified the Home Guard as Pravesh and have removed him from duty while launching a departmental and disciplinary enquiry.
- The driver refused because he had already accepted an app-based booking and could not cancel or abandon the passenger he was due to pick up.
- The footage quickly spread on social platforms and drew widespread condemnation, which officials said prompted the swift administrative response.
- Home Guards are auxiliary police staff expected to follow conduct rules, and this case highlights tensions between uniformed personnel and app-based transport workers that could prompt stricter enforcement of discipline.