Bhopal: A video of a senior IPS officer in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal physically assaulting his wife has gone viral on social media.
In the video, Additional Director General (DG) Purshottam Sharma is purportedly seen dragging his wife along the ground and then assaulting her, while other staff present in the house are seen trying to intervene.
According to reports, the couple had a long-standing dispute over an extramarital affair.
The officer's son has reportedly informed the Home Minister, Chief Secretary and DGP about the incident, and has requested them to take action against his father. However, a case has not been registered yet against the DGP.
Defending himself, ADG Purshottam Sharma said, "If my nature is abusive then she should have complained earlier. This is a family dispute, not a crime. I am neither a violent person nor a criminal. It is unfortunate that I have to go through this. My wife stalks me and has put cameras in the house,"
"We have been married for 32 years, in 2008 she had complained against me. But the point is, since 2008 she has been living in my house, enjoying all facilities and travelling abroad on my expenses," he added.
