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High Court seeks Punjab DGP's response over social media videos showing injured suspects

Chandigarh, Oct 15 (UNI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday sought a response from Punjab's Director General of Police (DGP) on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the alleged publication of videos showing injured and visibly distressed arrested suspects on official police social media accounts, raising questions over custodial dignity, police accountability and constitutional safeguards.
A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Rohit Kapoor sought the response while hearing a petition filed by advocate Nikhil Thamman. The court fixed November 26 for the next hearing.
The petition alleges that Punjab Police and several district police units have posted videos on their official Instagram accounts showing arrested individuals in injured, physically distressed or humiliating conditions, with some apparently unable to walk without assistance.
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Himalayan ecology meets global tech: Parmar University inks strategic pact with German institution

24 Oct 2026 | 12:06 AM

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Haryana: District-level Youth Parliament to be held in Panchkula from Oct 31 to Nov 10; registration opens

24 Oct 2026 | 12:05 AM

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BJP accuses Himachal government of taking credit for Centre-funded UDAN projects

23 Oct 2026 | 11:28 PM

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Govt committed to leprosy eradication: UP health minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh

23 Oct 2026 | 11:18 PM

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