2 min readChandigarhMay 2, 2026 07:45 PM ISTA nearly minute-long video, which was made by the taxi driver himself, shows verbal arguments between the ASI and taxi driver. (Screenshot)Shimla SSP on Saturday placed an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) under suspension for allegedly kicking a taxi driver near Tawi Mod Boileauganj. The incident took place during the President’s duty on Friday morning. President Droupadi Murmu is currently on a five-day visit to Himachal Pradesh.The action was taken following a viral video showing ASI Pyar Chand Singh kicking the taxi driver Ashish Kumar. The ASI was on duty on a contingency route during the President’s duty, urging people to clear the road from the roadside parked vehicles.A nearly minute-long video, which was made by the taxi driver himself, shows verbal arguments between the ASI and taxi driver as the former told the latter to remove his bike and taxi, which were parked roadside.Sources said though the taxi driver claimed that he could remove only one vehicle at a time, arguments erupted between the two. The video showed that the taxi driver tried to record the nameplate of the policeman on his camera and in the melee, the policeman kicked him. The policeman also warned the taxi driver of issuing a challan for the wrong parking against him.“ASI Pyar Chand Singh was posted at the Boileauganj police station. He was on VVIP duty when the alleged incident took place. He was suspended and sent to the police lines,” a police officer said.Shimla SSP Gaurav Singh said that the district police have taken cognisance of the incident, in which a police officer was seen using excessive and inappropriate force against a person for allegedly not complying with traffic-related orders.Taking the matter seriously, the district police acted swiftly and, in line with its “zero tolerance” policy, placed the concerned Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) under immediate suspension, the SSP said.Story continues below this adThe action has been taken to ensure a fair and impartial inquiry into the incident. Departmental disciplinary proceedings have also been initiated against the officer, the officer added.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Himachal PradeshShimlaAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...May 02: Latest News01Thomas Cup: Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag overcome doubts and disappointments, take matters into their own hands to put India on road to victory02Thomas Cup: How Ayush Shetty came of age on the big stage, taking India to the semifinals with a display of maturity and composure03Imprisoned Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to hospital04Russian Athletics Federation announces India tie-up, AFI says no MoU signed05Slow-healing wounds, hair loss, and cold toes: When to see a doctor for potential heart issuesAdvertisementLive BlogBseodisha.ac.in, BSE Odisha Class 10th Result 2026 LIVE Updates: Results out, direct link active at results.odisha.gov.in2 minutes agoCSK vs MI IPL 2026 LIVE Score: Kamboj sends back Jacks, Mumbai (5/1) vs Chennai at Chepauk3 minutes agoMaharashtra Board HSC 12th Result 2026, Mahahsscboard.in LIVE Updates: Pass percentage, best districts and more29 minutes agoAssembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: West Bengal repolling sees 86.9% voter turnout till 5 PM29 minutes agoIran-US War Ceasefire Live Updates: Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India calls current situation ‘no war, no peace’38 minutes ago