During an inspection as part of women's safety awareness drive, the police officer, Manju Singh, posted as SHO of the 'mahila thana', is seen questioning a youth and two girls who had come to visit the Sheetla temple park from the neighbouring Ghazipur district.
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Moneycontrol16-12-2025, 08:27

UP Cop Transferred After Moral Policing Girl for Not Having Guardian

  • A UP police officer was transferred after a video showed her moral policing a girl and her brother at a temple park in Mau.
  • The officer advised the girl not to go out in public without a "guardian," sparking a social media controversy.
  • Police officials confirmed no offense was committed and are sensitizing personnel against unwarranted advice or acting beyond their mandate.
  • The incident occurred during a women's safety awareness drive, with the officer questioning the siblings from Ghazipur district.
  • The girl involved was a minor, accompanied by her adult brother and a cousin.

Why It Matters: Police moral policing incident shows authority overreach, impacting public freedom.

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