A video has gone viral on social media showing two high-ranking police officers indulged in a physical assault in Kullu town of Himachal while the force was deployed to receive Union Minister for Road and Transport Highways Nitin Gadkari.

The incident has notably taken place in the presence of Jai Ram Thakur while he had reached Kullu to hail Union Minister Gadkari.

In the video, security in-charge of Himachal CM along with other police personnel could be seen heckling Superintendent of Police (SP) Gaurav Singh, who is posted in Kullu town and was assigned the overall security.

Taking cognizance of the matter, the police headquarters Shimla on Wednesday has ordered a probe into the incident.

In the video, Additional SP Brijesh Sood, who is in charge of the Chief Minister's security was seen 'kicking' Gaurav Singh just at the main gate of the Bhuntar airport near Kullu town.

It has been learnt from the sources that in retaliation the Superintendent of Police also slapped his subordinate.

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The statement issued by the police headquarters said, "It is seized of the incident that occurred during the Kullu visit of the Union Cabinet Minister Nitin Gadkari."

"DIG (Central Range) Madhusudan is already on the spot and conducting an inquiry into the matter. The DGP, Sanjay Kundu, has also left for the spot to take stock of the situation himself," it added.

It is to be noted here that Union Minister Gadkari arrived at the Bhuntar airport to virtually inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of road projects worth Rs 6,155 crore from Manali on Thursday.

Describing the incident as unfortunate, the Chief Minister said an inquiry has been ordered. "I have sought a report within three days and action would be initiated against the erring officer."

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