Himachal: Cop accuses seniors of putting pressure, later goes ‘missing’

Sirmaur SP denies charges, DIG (CID) assigned probe

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Video grab of people thrashing a tractor driver at Kala Amb and (above) head constable Jasveer Saini. (Express Photo)

A 45-year-old head constable (HC), Jasveer Saini, posted at Kala Amb police station in Himachal’s Sirmaur district, has reportedly gone missing since his purported video clip accusing senior officers of pressuring him to add stringent charges in a road rage incident FIR went viral.

In the purported video, lasting for over six minutes, the policeman, who has been missing since Tuesday evening, could be heard saying, “I will commit suicide. The victim is pressing me. He is threatening me with suspension.

“I am being forced to add stringent charges of attempt to murder under Section 307 of the IPC to the FIR, even as the victim did not receive grievous injuries. I was humiliated so badly that I would commit suicide. Today, I was called to the office of SP Sahib in Nahan. I respect my SP, but I was pressured to add attempt to murder charges in the FIR.”

Sirmaur SP Raman Kumar Meena, however, rejected the charges.

Following a missing person complaint lodged by Jasveer’s wife Anita Kumari at the Kala Amb police station, police registered the matter in their Daily Diary Report (DDR). DIG, Crime (CID), Mohit Chawla has been assigned the probe.

Meanwhile, a video clip of the June 8 attack on a tractor driver in Kala Amb, an industrial town in Sirmaur district, also went viral.

In the clip, three men, including one turbaned, were seen beating a man with bamboo sticks. The viral video shows people who came to rescue the victim being threatened by the assailants. Following the incident, an FIR under sections 341 (wrongful confinement), 323 (assault), 147 (rioting), 148 (armed with a deadly weapon), and 149 (unlawful assembly) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was registered at the Kala Amb police station.

Police sources said Jasveer was last seen visiting the district police headquarters in Nahan and had been missing since Tuesday evening.

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“Jasveer was called to the headquarters about the investigation into the attack on the tractor driver by six men riding in a Punjab-registered Scorpio near Kala Amb on June 8. How the video clip of Jasveer went viral is yet to be investigated, but it appears Jaiveer made the video while driving his car back to Kala Amb from Nahan. Jasveer is a resident of village Nawada near Paonta Sahib in Sirmaur,” they said.

When contacted, SP Meena said, “Jasveer was called to the headquarters to check the probe status into the gruesome attack on a tractor driver by six people from Punjab on June 8. The assailants not only assaulted the tractor driver with blunt weapons, but also did not spare his father who came to his rescue. Jasveer was the probe officer into the matter. The victim received multiple injuries. We only told Jasveer to take appropriate action without giving benefit to anyone. The probe officer simply let off the assailants, just giving them a notice to join the investigation. Senior police officers were informed about the entire incident. Sirmaur district police reject the allegations of Jasveer that he was being pressured.”

The incident has, however, taken a political twist with Himachal BJP president Dr Rajeev Bindal condemning the incident and targeting CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu who holds the Home Department portfolio. “The clip of Jasveer suggests how police personnel are being pressured in Himachal Pradesh. Yesterday, an IB officer was found murdered just 80 metres away from Kihar police station in Chamba. Moreover, illegal mining is rampant in the state,” Bindal alleged.

Saurabh Parashar

Saurabh Parashar is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, primarily responsible for the publication’s coverage of Himachal Pradesh. He is a seasoned journalist with over 17 years of experience in print media, specializing in crime, legal affairs, and investigative reporting. Professional Background Education: He holds a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology (Hisar) and a Law degree from Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla. This legal background significantly informs his reporting on complex judicial and administrative matters. Career Path: Before joining The Indian Express in 2017, he spent 12 years with The Times of India. Core Beats: His primary focus is the socio-political landscape of the hill state, with a specific emphasis on the environment, forest conservation, drug menace (specifically "Chitta"), affairs related to tribal and archaeology and the unique challenges of governance in high-altitude regions. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His recent reporting highlights the critical intersection of policy, law, and social safety in Himachal Pradesh: 1. "Himachal’s battle against Chitta: Why the border areas are most vulnerable" (Late 2025): An investigative look at the transit routes from Punjab and the impact on local youth. 2. "Shimla ropeway clears key hurdle as 820 trees face the axe :According to the Forest Survey of India’s 2021 assessment, 47.21 percent of Shimla’s 5,131 sq km geographical area is under forest cover (Nov 17, 2025). 3. "Himachal to handover 2.7427 ha of non-forest land for Shimla Ropeway: Given the land’s non-forest nature, RTDC and the state will not require permission from MoEFCC" (Nov 18, 2025) 4. "How the centuries-old Jodidara tradition is fading in Himachal’s Trans-Giri region: Jodidara: a form of fraternal polyandry—has long been part of Hatti tribal culture in the Trans-Giri region of Himachal Pradesh and adjoining Uttarakhand. It is believed to have evolved to prevent division of ancestral land and maintain unity among brothers in the harsh, mountainous terrain" (Aug 18, 2025) Legal & Agricultural Affairs "Kisan Sabha hails SC’s setting aside Himachal HC order to remove orchards from forest land" (Dec 18, 2025): Covering a major Supreme Court victory for farmers, where a High Court order to remove fruit-bearing apple orchards was overturned. "Himachal Cabinet nod to new tourism policy; focus on home-stays in tribal areas" (Dec 11, 2025): Detailing the legislative push to decentralize tourism and bring economic benefits to Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur. 3. Governance & Environment "Forest rights and development: Why Himachal is seeking more leeway from Centre" (Dec 19, 2025): Reporting on the legal hurdles faced by the state in infrastructure projects due to the Forest Conservation Act. "Cloudbursts and resilience: How Himachal’s remote villages are building back better" (Nov 2025): Following up on the long-term rehabilitation efforts after monsoon-related disasters. Crime especially cyber crimes, crypto currency etc: crypto currency: "Agents in uniform, motivational speeches, lavish parties: How a Himachal crypto con went unnoticed:A serial conman, a ‘Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award winner', and retired policemen got together to pull off a Rs 1,740-crore fraud" (Nov 10, 2023) Signature Beats Saurabh is recognized for his tenacious reporting on the state's drug epidemic. His deep familiarity with the topography and tribal culture of Himachal allows him to report from remote locations like Spiti, Pangi, Shillai, which are often overlooked by national media. His legal expertise makes him a primary choice for covering the Himachal Pradesh High Court on issues ranging from local body elections to environmental PILs. X (Twitter): @saurabh_prashar . ... Read More

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