RANCHI: The officer in charge of Hussainabad Police Station in Jharkhand’s Palamu has landed in controversy after a romantic reel, shot in uniform with his wife inside the police station premises, went viral on social media.
A thorough probe into the matter has been ordered by Husainabad SDPO Mohammad Yaqub, under whose leadership the investigation is being conducted.
In the viral video, Inspector Sonu Chaudhary is seen dancing in uniform with his wife on the occasion of Republic Day.
He is also seen placing his cap on his wife’s head during the video.
After the matter reached senior officials, an immediate departmental inquiry was ordered.
The inquiry will examine whether there was any violation of rules related to uniforms and the use of government premises.
Palamu SP Reeshma Rameshan said action will be taken against the inspector if he is found guilty.
According to sources, Sonu Choudhary has been posted as the in-charge of Husainabad in Palamu for the past few months.
Earlier, he served as the officer in charge of the Chainpur police station in Palamu.
Choudhary is a 2012-batch sub-inspector and was promoted to the rank of inspector in 2024.
The area where he is currently posted lies on the banks of the Sone River bordering Bihar. Husainabad has earlier been known for Maoist presence and related activities.