A social media reel recorded while a woman was seated on the Superintendent of Police’s chair at the SP office auditorium in Uttar Pradesh’s Auraiya district triggered controversy after the video went viral online.
Following police intervention, the woman publicly apologised, removed the video from social media and deleted her Instagram account. Police said the matter was resolved after obtaining a written apology and issuing a strict warning.
Reel Was Recorded After Farewell Event
According to available information, a farewell ceremony for a sub-inspector posted at Dibiyapur police station and other police personnel was held on Tuesday at the auditorium of the SP office.
Family members of police personnel were also present at the event.
After the programme concluded and most attendees had left the hall, the daughter-in-law of a sub-inspector allegedly sat on the SP’s chair, rotated on it and recorded a reel.
The video was later uploaded to Instagram, where it began circulating widely.
Video Went Viral, Police Took Cognisance
The reel drew attention on social media on Wednesday, prompting senior police officials to take note of the incident.
As the matter gained visibility, police directed appropriate action and contacted the family concerned.
The family reportedly stated that once they became aware of the controversy, the woman immediately deleted the video from her social media account.
Woman Releases Public Apology
As criticism grew, the woman issued a public apology through a video statement.
She said the programme had ended when she sat on the SP’s chair and recorded the reel. She claimed there was no improper intention behind the act, but acknowledged that it was a mistake.
She expressed regret and assured that such conduct would not be repeated in the future.
Instagram Account Deleted, Written Apology Submitted
Following police intervention, the woman also deleted her Instagram account, which reportedly had around 16,000 followers.
Authorities obtained a written apology from her, in which she undertook to respect the dignity of government offices and public institutions.
Police said the matter involved maintaining the decorum of a public office. After counselling her and issuing a warning, no criminal case or punitive legal action was reported.
Incident Highlights Reel Culture in Public Institutions
The Auraiya incident has again brought attention to the growing trend of recording social media reels inside government offices, police stations, railway stations and other public premises.
Experts say many people, while pursuing online popularity, overlook institutional dignity, security rules and basic public decorum.
Depending on the nature of the act, authorities may respond with counselling, warnings, administrative action or legal proceedings.
Conclusion
The controversy has been resolved for now after the woman apologised, deleted the reel and removed her Instagram account. However, police have made it clear that similar incidents in the future may invite appropriate action under applicable rules and procedures.
The case serves as a reminder that public offices are not casual content creation spaces. Social media engagement should never come at the cost of institutional dignity and lawful conduct.
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