JAIPUR (Web Desk) - A constable of the Rajasthan Police has been dismissed from service after allegedly allowing dangerous and wanted criminals to attend his wedding.
The decision came following a viral video on social media, prompting immediate departmental action.
The dismissed constable, Ashok Bishnoi, was part of a special team stationed in Jhalawar district.
His wedding took place in Nagaur, where multiple alleged criminals from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh reportedly attended the ceremony.
The video shows several individuals posing for photographs with the groom and showering currency notes during the event.
Authorities stated that some attendees were on the radar for serious offenses, including drug trafficking and arms smuggling, with certain individuals appearing on “top ten” wanted lists of their respective districts.
Upon receiving the report, the Superintendent of Police in Jhalawar ordered a departmental inquiry.
After preliminary investigations, the constable was immediately dismissed.
The SP emphasized that the dignity of the uniform and the police department’s reputation will not be compromised.
Detailed investigations are ongoing to determine the nature and extent of any links between the officer and the alleged criminals.