Chennai police inspector suspended for hate speech against Christians, Muslims

Inspector of Police, placed under suspension for sharing objectionable religious opinion on social media.

மதரீதியாக சமூக வலைதளத்தில் கருத்து தெரிவித்த காவல் ஆய்வாளர் தற்காலிக பணி நீக்கம்.

— GREATER CHENNAI POLICE -GCP (@chennaipolice_) August 7, 2023

He had allegedly issued the audio message in reply to one Christopher, who reportedly posted a spiritual song.

The officials who conducted the inquiry placed Rajendran under suspension pending departmental inquiry.

Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Kapil Kumar Saratkar told indianexpress.com while undergoing training, police personnel are given guidance on how to conduct themselves while dealing with sensitive issues.

“Even during their training period, they are told to be tolerant and ensure their personal beliefs do not reflect on their duty. If any such things occur, we take stringent action as we have initiated in this case,” Saratkar said.

“Moreover, periodically, during the sensitisation programmes, we have been advising our officers how to deal with issues related to gender sensitivity, minority, etc. We will keep monitoring their attitude towards the weaker sections and take appropriate measures,” he added.