UP cops have been protesting the suspension and arrest of two policmen accused of murdering Apple executive Vivek Tiwari (in orange).

As resentment grows within the police department over arrest and termination of murder accused constables in the death of Apple executive Vivek Tiwari, UP DGP OP Singh has said that indiscipline will not be tolerated.

Top officials are also keeping a close eye on social media where a campaign is being run against the police force for action in the Apple executive murder case.

The UP Police has also started a refresher course from Lucknow to change the behavioural pattern of cops.

Crackdown on cop's protest

Speaking to the media about the action taken against 13 cops for wearing black bands in Ghazipur, Singh said "We are closely monitoring social media and any indiscipline will not be tolerated. We have suspended cops for wearing black ribbons and further action will be taken against policemen getting involved in such activities."

A letter has also surfaced from Meerut where cops are reportedly going to skip duty on October 10 to protest the arrest and termination of murder accused constables Prashant Chaudhary and Sandeep Kumar in Vivek Tiwari's murder case.

Speaking on this issue, UP DGP said "I have no information about any such letter. There are lots of forged pictures and videos which are being circulated on social media to spread misinformation."

The state police chief also appreciated the appeal made by murder accused constable Prashant's wife Rakhi requesting policemen to not get involved in any protest or boycott.

Police start refresher course

The UP Police has also started a refresher course in Lucknow. The course will continue till October 19 where constables will be provided training for better policing and help improve their behaviour with people.

Addressing the first batch of constables in Lucknow, Singh said "We might make mistakes but our focus should only be on improving our work and winning the trust of the complainant. We should be very cautious in dealing with the complaints given by women. It is very important for all of us to realise that people come to us with huge expectations and everyone cannot go to courts to seek justice."

Speaking to India Today TV on the refresher course of the UP Police, ADG Lucknow Zone Rajeev Krishna said "After Lucknow, this exercise of training the constables will be carried out in other zones as well in the next one year. We want cops to get used to modern policing methods. Both indoor and outdoor training will be given to them."

Cops suspended for support to murder accused

On Sunday evening, two constables were suspended and 11 were attached to police lines for wearing black ribbons.

Meanwhile, on Friday, three constables were suspended in Lucknow and one constable was suspended in Etah for wearing black ribbons to protest against the arrest and termination of services of the two accused policemen.

Two expelled cops were also arrested from Varanasi and Mirzapur district for garnering the support of cops and launching a campaign against the police department alleging one-sided action in the case.

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