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On Monday, the first day of Lockdown 3.0, when West Bengal allowed liquor stores to open on their own, as some restrictions during lockdown were reduced across the country to curb the spread of Covid-19, a state police officer made headlines. , but for all the wrong reasons.
Wearing his uniform, the officer was seen queuing with a nylon bag in his hands outside a liquor store in Berhampore in the Murshidabad district in a video widely shared on social media.
The incident took place around 4.30 pm in the Haridasmati area.
The identity of the police officer, who was wearing a sub-inspector’s uniform, as he had a helmet covering his face, could not be determined.
Some buyers alleged that the man attempted to break the line, violating social distancing rules. When asked by people and local journalists to reveal his identity, the man quickly left on a motorcycle.
The police officer was present outside the store for about 10 minutes, during which time he was caught on camera by some people, including journalists, and the video was later widely shared.
The store owner, who did not want to be identified, said: “I opened the store after 4.30pm. M., Since the order from the state excise department was issued at the end of the day. I didn’t see who was standing in line.
Police Superintendent (SP) of the Murshidabad Police District, Sabari Rajkumar, said: “I am not aware of the incident.”
Another high-ranking officer who declined to be identified said: “It is undesirable to see a police officer in uniform buying liquor. We have seen the photos circulating on social networks. Disciplinary action can be initiated if we can identify him. “
Mugen Chaw, the assistant superintendent of the Berhampore excise circle, said: “We have allowed some liquor stores in this circle to do business. We have given strict instructions that each buyer will have to maintain the rules of social distancing. “
The independent liquor stores in West Bengal have been able to open between 12 noon and 7 pm during the third phase of national closure in force until May 17.
