2 min readBhopalJan 31, 2026 05:48 AM IST
Indore’s much-celebrated “dancing cop” Ranjit Singh, once hailed for his moonwalks while navigating traffic, has been stripped of his officiating rank and reverted to the post of constable following a departmental inquiry, police said.
The decision was taken by senior police officials after allegations made by a woman triggered internal scrutiny of his conduct and performance.
Ranjit Singh rose to national prominence while managing traffic at the High Court Square in Indore, where his use of dance steps to enforce traffic rules drew widespread attention, praise from citizens, and commendation from senior officers. Videos of his performance circulated widely on social media, turning him into a recognisable face of traffic policing and earning him opportunities to demonstrate his methods in other states as well. In recognition of his work, the police department had earlier assigned him the charge of officiating head constable.
That rise, however, stalled after a woman lodged serious allegations against him, including claims of inappropriate online communication and invitations to meet in Indore. Following the complaint, Ranjit Singh was removed from active field duty and attached to the police lines, while a departmental inquiry was ordered by senior officials to examine the allegations and his overall conduct.
An official communication from the office of Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya confirmed that the action was taken as part of departmental proceedings. The inquiry had been conducted under the supervision of the headquarters DCP after the allegations surfaced, and the final decision was taken after reviewing the findings.
Additional DCP Crime Branch Rajesh Dantodiya said: “An order was issued by DCP Headquarters, in which head constable number Ranjit Singh, who had been made an acting head constable in 2021, has been reverted to his original post of constable”. The officer said some issues related to indiscipline had come to light. “Some reels had appeared on social media platforms and some messages had also surfaced. A departmental inquiry is already underway in this matter,” the officer said.
Police sources said the inquiry brought multiple complaints to the notice of senior officers, prompting a review of the decision to grant him higher responsibility.
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