Cop suspended after viral video shows him ‘stealing eggs’

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Patiala: A head constable posted in Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab has been placed under suspension after a video showing him allegedly stealing eggs from a cart went viral recently.
The Twitter handle of Fatehgarh Sahib police uploaded information about the suspension of the cop, identified as Pritpal Singh. “A video went viral wherein HC Pritpal Singh from Fatehgarh Sahib is caught by a camera for stealing eggs from a cart while the rehdi-owner is away and putting them in his uniform pants. He is suspended and departmental enquiry is opened against him,” tweeted Fatehgarh Sahib police.
Police said suspension of the cop was marked immediately after his video went viral on social media. SSP Amneet Kondal said the cop was found allegedly stealing eggs from a cart, following which he was suspended. Further investigation is on. She said the cart owner was yet to be identified and so far no complaint was received.