UP cops assault staff after restaurant denies hookah, suspended

Two policemen in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, have been suspended for allegedly assaulting restaurant staff after being denied hookah. Sub-inspector Rajnish Bhathi and constable Aditya Yadav reportedly abused employees, assaulted them and tore their clothes during a late-night altercation at Turnon restaurant around 2.30 am. A departmental inquiry has been initiated, with further action expected.