Nainital: A video showing a policeman slapping a female tourist from Delhi in Nainital, Uttarakhand, has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread outrage and sparking debate.
The incident, reportedly involving a group of friends traveling on a scooty, was captured on camera and has garnered significant attention online. The viral clip has also prompted a response and subsequent action from the Uttarakhand Police.
What was the incident?
The video begins with the policeman, identified as U.N. Gulab Kamboj, stationed at the Ramgarh outpost, speaking with the tourists. In the footage, he is heard saying, “Make a video, Diwan ji,” to which one of the girls responds, “Yes, make a video.” The policeman is seen asking the group for their license and questioning them about not wearing helmets. Moments later, he appears to grow agitated and slaps the person filming, hitting the camera.
The girls in the group react angrily, questioning the policeman’s conduct. One of them explains in the video, “We have come from Delhi to visit Nainital, and the police stopped us for not wearing helmets.” The approximately one-minute-long clip ends with the tourist’s expressing frustration over the situation.
शर्मनाक: @DIGGarhwalRange
उत्तराखंड पुलिस @uttarakhandcops की एक और शर्मनाक हरकत सामने आई है जिसमें वे दो महिला पर्यटकों को रोककर परेशान करते नजर आए और उनको थप्पड भी मार दी। उत्तराखंड सरकार @pushkardhami जी को इनके खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई करनी चाहिए।ये लोग पर्यटकों को इस तरह परेशान… pic.twitter.com/wfQijrAmJu
— Cyber Huntss (@Cyber_Huntss) April 29, 2025
Public reaction on social media
The video, posted by a user named @Cyber_Huntss on X (formerly Twitter), has amassed over 2 lakh views, 5,000 likes, and 300 comments. In the accompanying post, the user criticized the policeman’s actions and urged the Uttarakhand government to take strict action. The post tagged @DIGGarhwalRange and @uttarakhandcops, calling the incident a “shameful act.”
Reactions to the video have been mixed. Some users condemned the policeman’s behavior, arguing that even if the tourists were at fault, physical aggression was unwarranted. Others suggested that the tourists should have been more polite and cooperative during the interaction. One user wrote, “How did they get so much courage? What action has been taken so far?” Another commented, “The police also made a mistake by raising their hands.”
Uttarakhand Police’s response
The Uttarakhand Police responded to the viral video through an official statement on X. According to the police, the incident occurred during a routine vehicle check when a two-wheeler without a number plate was stopped. The vehicle reportedly lacked registration documents, and the pillion rider was not wearing a helmet.
The police acknowledged the altercation and announced an investigation into the matter. “Orders have been given to investigate the validity of the rental vehicle documents and determine accountability. Action will be taken as per the rules against whoever is found guilty—whether it’s the driver, policeman, or vehicle owner,” the statement read. The police assured the public that the Nainital Police is committed to conducting a fair investigation and maintaining law and order.
आवश्यक सूचना👍👍@uttarakhandcops pic.twitter.com/JVeSZ2KGxH
— Nainital Police Uttarakhand (@nainitalpolice_) April 28, 2025
Questions and mixed reactions persist
While the police have initiated action, the incident has raised questions about law enforcement’s conduct and tourists’ responsibilities. The video’s virality underscores the importance of mutual respect and accountability on both sides in maintaining public trust and harmony.
