Video of UP police officers flaunting guns goes viral

Five members of Uttar Pradesh police team can be seen showing off their official guns in a video shared by one of the cops on his Facebook profile. The video has gone viral on the internet. An inquiry has been ordered against them.

Basti:A video of Uttar Pradesh inspector from Basti district has gone viral on the internet where the inspector is seen wielding gun along with other police officers in civil dresses. Police are further investigating the matter.

"An investigation has been started in this matter and we will further take stern action once the investigation report is received," Pankaj Kumar, Superintendent of Police (SP) told media.

"A strict action will be against everyone seen in the video along with the police inspector. We can't comment on the suspects until the report arrives," he added.

The police inspector is seen flaunting gun in his hand with background music in the video. Other police officers were also seen walking along with him and wielding different guns in their hands.

Police said they cannot comment on the matter until they complete the investigative process.