A Diwali greeting turned into an extortion attempt that is bound to leave you uneasy. The incident happened at a police checkpoint near Gurugram’s Cyber Hub, where a Home Guard personnel stopped a car carrying a brother and sister and demanded a festive gift.
The personnel refused to let the siblings proceed until the woman handed over a Diwali gift hamper kept in the vehicle. Not only that, when a gift hamper was handed over to him, he refused to take it and demanded to see other gifts kept inside the car. In the video, the cop can be seen rummaging through the gifts himself.
The incident, which took place on Saturday, November 7, was recorded by the occupants of the car. The video subsequently surfaced on social media, triggering widespread outrage and questions over the conduct of personnel deployed on public duty.
Following the video’s circulation, Gurugram Police confirmed that the person seen in the footage was a Home Guard personnel and not a regular police employee. Police said an FIR was being registered against him under sections related to extortion and assured strict action. His identity has not been made public.
What Happened At The Cyber Hub Checkpoint?
The video, shared on social media by content creator Vikas Dayal, shows him travelling with his sister when their car is stopped by a uniformed Home Guard near Cyber Hub.
The interaction initially begins with Diwali greetings but soon takes an uncomfortable turn when the personnel asks for a festive gift. Dayal tells him that he is not carrying his wallet and even offers to make a paymen through UPI.
However, the personnel reportedly refuses the digital payment and insists on receiving a physical gift.
The video shows Dayal and his sister trying to explain that they do not have anything to offer. The personnel then appears to look through the items kept inside the car, asking whether there is anything better.
The siblings eventually hand over a festive hamper kept in the vehicle. The personnel is then seen allowing them to leave.
At one point during the exchange, Dayal also tells the Home Guard that gifts should not be demanded.
Video Triggers Outrage, Police Promise Strict Action
The video has drawn sharp reactions online, with users questioning how a uniformed personnel could demand gifts from motorists during routine checks. Several users also tagged Gurugram Police and Haryana Police, demanding action against the personnel.
According to reports, the personnel’s insistence on receiving a physical gift, despite the occupants’ attempts to explain their situation and offer alternatives, became a key point of criticism.
Gurugram Police responded to the viral footage by reiterating its zero-tolerance policy towards such conduct. It said strict and exemplary action would follow against the accused Home Guard.
