A viral video circulating on social media has triggered controversy in Gangtok, with street food vendors near West Point Mall alleging that personnel of the Sikkim Police threw away their food items during a midnight patrolling drive.
According to the video shared online, police personnel were allegedly seen discarding food items belonging to vendors operating in the area late at night. However, it remains unclear whether the vendors were legally operating their stalls or had the necessary permissions to run businesses at that location.
So far, the police department has not issued any official clarification or statement regarding the incident.
The video has drawn strong reactions on social media platforms, particularly on Facebook, where several users criticised the alleged action of the police.
Some users accused the police of misusing their authority, while others expressed disappointment, noting that the force had recently received recognition as one of the best performing police departments.
The incident has raised questions among the public, with many now awaiting an official response from authorities to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.