Kanpur Escapes Deterioration of City Environment Due to Police Misconduct, Public Outcry Leads to Shop Closures on Streets, Police Officials Intervene to Control Situation. Informed sources reveal that a sub-inspector, along with an officer, engaged in misconduct in the Bekanganj police precinct. Accusations have been raised against the police for assaulting the officer, causing local residents to express anger towards the police. Within a short time, hundreds of people took to the streets. Concerned about potential untoward incidents, shopkeepers closed their businesses. Although the situation could have escalated, senior police officers arrived at the scene before it worsened, assuring the public and taking control of the situation.
