Dubai: In a viral social media video, a man is seen dancing in front of police officers in Uttar Pradesh after he violated lockdown guidelines. The one-minute clip left Twitter users divided as many criticised the police force for their “indiscipline”.
India was under lockdown till May 3, however it was extended for two additional weeks to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country, as cases increase. Police officers in the country are taking strict action against those who are seen violating guidelines given by the government.
The video incident took place in the Etawah city of India, in Uttar Pradesh, and according to online reports, the Etawah Police has suspended the policeman who made the man perform, for violating lockdown guidelines.
Twitter user Omar Rashid @omar7rashid uploaded the video on twitter and captioned it: “This is a police outpost in Uttar Pradesh.@etawahpolice say they have suspended the cop for making this man perform this.”
In the video, many police officers are seen watching a man in a blue shirt dance to a popular Hindi song titled “Teri Aakhya Ka Yo Kajal” by Sapna Chaudhary. Police personnel are enjoying the dance performance, and some can he heard hooting and cheering from the back. The man dancing looks like he’s enjoying himself, many tweeps pointed out.
The video was watched more than 9,500 times.
Online reactions
While some users found the clip hilarious, others thought the police were being irresponsible.
Tweep @REINSTALLINDIA posted: “What if the guy was showing his gratitude towards the police force? @narendramodi…?”
Twitter user @coffeetime112 posted: “He seems happy to get the opportunity to showcase his talent…”
Given the stressful situation, other users thought of the clip as “harmless fun”.
Tweep @Practicalindia4 said: “From the video it's looking as if it was really harmless fun everyone was having. The man looks more than willing and might have given the idea, given his dance skills. People and police are under a lot of stress. A warning would have been enough unless he was forced for no mistake.”
But some users were not amused.
Tweep @jastej posted: “ Today it's a man, tomorrow they can make a woman dance like this. Such things have to be nipped in the bud. Good decision to suspend him @etawahpolice.”
And tweep @KalpataruMoha15 posted: “@etawahpolice This type indiscipline is hurting the image of police department. So the action against the cop is justified.”
