In a troubling incident reported from Ghazipur, Kanpur, a soldier from the Indian Air Force was allegedly beaten by police personnel, resulting in a ruptured eardrum. The soldier, identified as Nitish Sachan, was attending a wedding in Nauranga village on February 19 when he was stopped by police while returning home from a guesthouse late at night. His mother, Rekha Sachan, has lodged a formal complaint with the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in South Kanpur, which has prompted higher officials to order an investigation into the incident.

Witnesses and family members have claimed that police officers acted in a rude manner toward the soldier without providing a legitimate reason for their questioning. When Sachan protested against their behavior, the situation escalated, leading to the alleged physical assault. The gravity of the incident has raised concerns about police conduct and accountability in handling civilians, especially those in uniform. The soldier has been hospitalized for the past three days due to the injuries sustained during the encounter.

This incident comes at a time when there is increasing scrutiny on law enforcement practices in India and discussions around the treatment of armed forces personnel by civil authorities. The case could potentially highlight broader issues regarding police behavior and the necessary reforms needed to ensure respectful interactions with members of the armed forces.