{
  "id": 1493063,
  "title": "Meerut Woman Cop Suspended Over 'Objectionable' Social Media Video With QR Code; Probe Ordered",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/meerut-woman-cop-suspended-over-objectionable-social-media-video-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:25:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/meerut-woman-cop-suspended-over-objectionable-social-media-video-with-qr-code-probe-ordered"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A woman sub-inspector, Anu Rani, working in Meerut has been suspended after an \"objectionable\" video featuring her appeared on social media, leading to a departmental investigation. Senior Superintendent of Police Avinash Pandey suspended Sub-Inspector Anu Rani on Sunday due to the dissemination of the controversial video. According to PTI, the alleged issue stems from the video being shared late at night and potentially violating the UP Police's social media policy and overall decorum. The video reportedly contained a QR code directing viewers to request money, and some sources suggested that the woman was seen in casual attire, including a night suit, during certain portions of the clip. Police have not yet confirmed the presence of a video featuring Anu Rani in her police uniform. The Cyberspace Cell is now tasked with investigating the video's authenticity, its origin, and the means by which it was disseminated. An inquiry into the matter has also been ordered by the authorities, with Circle Officer Saumya Singh assigned to lead the investigation.",
  "summary": "Meerut: A woman sub-inspector posted at the Police Lines in Meerut has been suspended after an “objectionable” video allegedly featuring her circulated on social media, prompting the Uttar Pradesh Police to launch a departmental inquiry. According to reports by PTI, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Avinash Pandey suspended Sub-Inspector Anu Rani on Sunday following the circulation of the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}