Policeman slaps, manhandles woman on Hyderabad-bound train

Trigger Warning: The footage embedded in the news can be disturbing for some readers

A woman and her children were physically assaulted by a railway cop on a train heading to Hyderabad from Karachi, it emerged on Saturday.

The video of the disturbing incident also went viral on social media, prompting high officials to take action against the suspect.

In the viral video, a policeman can be seen slapping and manhandling the woman, while the onlookers remain silent on the issue.

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As per details, the incident happened on a Millat Express on April 7.

Taking notice of the incident, Inspector General Railways ordered to take strict action against the cop, identified as Mir Hassan.

DIG South Abdullah Sheikh suspended the cop and directed the authorities to investigate the matter.

However, Hassan was arrested by his fellow policemen after the video circulated online.