In the video that has gone viral on social media, Lok Rakshak Dal (LRD) recruit Arpita Chaudhary was seen dancing in front of a lock up.
"Procedure of suspension has been initiated against lady cop Arpita Chaudhary of Langhnaj police station in North Gujarat for not wearing uniform when on duty and despite being a staffer of disciplined department, making dance video with police lock up in background," DeshGujarat.Com reported on Wednesday, citing a senior police officer.
While police suspended Chaudhary, citing indiscipline and violation of rules, social media users felt that she should have been exempted for the innocuous video.
"Sir..i just saw a clip of arpita chaudhary a police woman who was making a tik tok (sic) video in her work place a police lock up She is in civilian clothes &dancing beautifully what wrong has she done to be suspended. has(sic) the police has to be always so 'grumpy & serious," tweeted one user.
"Action against her is too much, she has right to enjoy her leisure time, she did not hurt any one's sentiments too, it's just 4 fun&entertainment only Gujarat Police (sic) should be proud of her to have such talented staff who can be better public relations officer," wrote another.
Another user called her "Lady dabang".
( With inputs from IANS )