Hyderabad, March 17 -- A police officer of the rank of deputy superintendent of police (DSP) kicked female protesters in South Kashmir's Kulgham district who were agitating against the missing and subsequent mysterious deaths of three young men, including two Gujjar brothers that occurred a month ago.

A video of the instance has emerged on social media platforms where the DSP is seen kicking a protesting woman. The video's virality has prompted Kashmir zone police to launch an enquiry against the police officer on Monday, March 17.

"A video has surfaced on social media regarding a police officer's conduct with the public in Kulgam. We have taken cognisance of yesterday's incident and the allegations regarding the officer's conduct. DIG ...