Meerut Police Action: SSP Orders Suspension of Senior Officer Linked to Farmer Protest Arrests

In a swift response to complaints lodged by farmer leaders Digvijay Bhati and Mohit Jatav, the SSP of Meerut, BBGTs Murti, ordered the immediate suspension of Inspector Akhilesh Gaud. The inspector was accused of inflicting physical assault and alleged third‑degree torture during the detainees' police custody. The suspension was justified on grounds of dereliction of duty, apathy, and arbitrary actions. The DIG of Saharanpur’s investigative findings and statements from police personnel taken late Saturday were pivotal in the decision. The department’s hierarchy is now under intense scrutiny after the suspension.